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Alcaraz breaks spell in Turin: ‘I finally started with a win’
Having lost his opening match in previous years, the Spaniard cleared the first hurdle for De Minaur
November 09, 2025
Corinne Dubreuil / ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz in action at the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday.
By the staff of atptour.com/es
It took Carlos Alcaraz three years to kick off with a win at the Nitto ATP Finals. Three years of learning, getting used to a different format, and understanding that there is no place to go slow in Turin.
On Sunday, when he defeated Alex de Minaur in his opening match, the Spaniard finally made the start he wanted in an event featuring eight players with the best time of the season.
“Opening this tournament with a win is always good, always good. It can really give you important confidence in the next matches,” explained the Grand Slam champion.
Alcaraz conceded in a few early stages – the pressure of Match One at the Nitto ATP Finals is always there – but he was happy to go on to win where the fine details can make all the difference. “In the end, if you win a game here it’s because you played well, because your level is very high,” said the 22-year-old striker.
“And that, in terms of sending a message to other players and up to you, is very good. I have always won the improvement of small things, so I feel to improve the next match.”
In 2023, the year of his elimination from the tournament, Alcaraz lost his first fight to Alexander Zvereev. Last year, the result was the same when he faced Casper Ruud in the first round. Now, in 2025, the Spaniard came in a tough openel against De Minaur, he won by raising his arms to the sky. He is finally getting off to a good start in the season.
Alcaraz’s analysis of the encounter also touched on some technical points. In Turin, where the indoor world speed is greatest, he compared the conditions to those of Paris, his last tournament. “I also think it depends a little on the speed of the court. Here, everything is very fast, there is no time to apply topSpin, so the angles do not have a lot of toppin. of the court.”
With that combination of detailed analysis and unwavering excellence, the world 2 No. 2 There was no doubt about his mind; In Turin, he will not rest on his laurels, and he will not choose one goal over another. The Spaniard was asked if he would prefer to win here or at next week’s Davis Cup in Malaga for his country. The answer was true to unity: “Why not both? I think that’s the question. Why choose one when you can fight for it?” replied the 22-year-old.
“Even if there are many years left, I will have many more years to play the Davis Cup, because every year. I hope that I can represent Spain for many years to come, and we will try and fight for this year.”
With the opening win of the year at the Nitto ATP Finals, Alcaraz will feel more settled, more comfortable in the face and, above all, will feel his lessons in the tournament that he often faces start to pay dividends.
