Casper Ruud Defeats Carlos Alcaraz at ATP Finals

In a surprising upset at the ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz, the third seed and a favorite for the title, was defeated by Norway's Casper Ruud with a score of 6-1, 7-5. Alcaraz struggled with an uncharacteristic 34 unforced errors, which undermined his performance despite an early lead in the second set. This loss places Alcaraz's chances of winning the year-end title in jeopardy, as he could face elimination in his next match against Alexander Zverev. Ruud, who had previously lost seven out of his last eight matches, celebrated his first victory over Alcaraz in their five encounters. The tournament continues with Ruud's next match against Andrey Rublev, while Alcaraz must regroup quickly to stay in contention.