TURIN, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year in losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a loss in his first match at the ATP Finals in Turin. World no. 3 fell to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 in an hour and 25 minutes, wasting a massive advantage in the second set and extending his struggles on an indoor court.

Carlos Alcaraz seemed really close to announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals, after a flu virus had affected him a lot during his first match against Casper Ruud in Turin. The former world No.