Casper Ruud delivered a surprising performance at the ATP Finals in Turin, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 6-1, 7-5. This victory marks Ruud’s 50th win of the season, although it is only his third win in the last 12 matches. Alcaraz, the French Open and Wimbledon champion, struggled significantly, recording 34 unforced errors and suffering his first loss to Ruud in five encounters. Ruud expressed satisfaction with the win, noting it as one of his best of the season, while hinting that Alcaraz may not have been at his best due to illness.