Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, I’m diving into some hot tennis news that’s got everyone buzzing. Let’s talk about Carlos Alcaraz, the world no. 3, and his recent struggles at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Carlos Alcaraz canceled his practice session after just ten minutes on Tuesday, raising concerns about his participation in the ATP Finals. This comes after he suffered a 6-1, 7-5 loss to Casper Ruud in his first round-robin match. Alcaraz attributed his poor performance to cold issues, which made it difficult for him to breathe correctly and caused chest pain during extended rallies[1].
In his match against Ruud, Alcaraz struggled from the start. He made a terrible opening and squandered a significant advantage in the second set. Despite feeling better in the second set, providing four comfortable holds and delivering a break in game six, Alcaraz couldn’t recover from his initial mistakes. Ruud took charge from the baseline, outplaying Alcaraz and securing four breaks from 43% of the return points[1].
The question on everyone’s mind now is whether Alcaraz will withdraw from the ATP Finals due to his health issues. This news has certainly made waves in the tennis world, especially with search trends focusing on updates about the ATP Finals and potential withdrawals.
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