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Alcaraz Plays Musetti in Turin in Match That Can Seal Year-End No. 1

Musetti, a late call-up after Novak Djokovic withdrew, leans on home support after reviving his group campaign.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz meets Lorenzo Musetti in the ATP Finals group stage in Turin, with a victory set to secure the Spaniard the year-end No. 1 ranking.
  • Alcaraz sits atop his group at 2-0 and said he is trying to focus on his game despite the No. 1 stakes.
  • Musetti rebounded from an opening loss to Taylor Fritz by defeating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 to keep his semifinal hopes alive.
  • The Italian said he expects to be the crowd favorite, hopes for a "miracle," and believes Alcaraz is less comfortable on hard courts than on clay.
  • Jannik Sinner can retain the top ranking only by winning the tournament undefeated, otherwise Alcaraz clinches it with this win.