Carlos' fiasco. Alcaraz loses to Zverev in the opening match of the ATP Finals 2023

Carlos Alcaraz, the second-ranked player in the world from Spain, suffered a defeat in the opening match of the ATP Finals 2023. The tournament is taking place on indoor hard courts in Turin, Italy.

In the first round of the Red Group, the Spaniard lost to Alexander Zverev from Germany, who is ranked 8th in the ATP, in three sets after 2 hours and 35 minutes.

ATP Finals 2023. Indoor Hard Court

Red Group. 1st Round

Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) - Alexander Zverev (Germany) - 7:6 (7:3), 3:6, 4:6

This marked the 7th encounter between the two players, with Zverev securing his 4th victory in head-to-head matchups.

For Carlos, this tournament represented his debut at the ATP Finals.

In the Red Group, Alcaraz and Zverev are competing alongside Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.