Ruud takes the lead against Alcaraz, on the way to a Masters sensation?

Is Casper Ruud putting in one of the most unexpected performances of the season?

After losing 6 of his last 7 matches, the Norwegian dominated the first set of his Masters group match against Carlos Alcaraz (6-1).

With his unrivalled efficiency on the important points (5 break points saved out of 5 and 2 break points converted out of 2), the world number 7 seized his chance perfectly and is now taking full advantage of a Spaniard whose level is rather alarming (5 winners, 18 unforced errors).

Ill-treated, the Spanish prodigy will have to raise his game considerably if he is to topple this Casper Ruud and avoid an early group defeat.

Everything remains to be done in Turin!