Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday, Andrey Rublev is having a tough time of it at the Masters. In his last six matches played at the event, the

Another Alcaraz passed through Turin. In fact, the most genuine Alcaraz. Little to do with the erratic, discouraged, and cold-ridden player who lost in his debut at the ATP Finals against Casper Ruud.

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing in straight sets to Alexander Zverev.