Laura Robson provided an in depth breakdown of Carlos Alcaraz's tight defeat to Jannik Sinner within the ATP Finals title match on Sunday night time. Former British no. 1 pointed to the bodily battle the Spaniard carried into the court docket.
Whereas Carlos battled fiercely by way of the 7-6, 7-5 defeat in two hours and quarter-hour, Robson famous that the match revealed refined indicators of discomfort and a tactical shift attributable to his hamstring problem.
Alcaraz entered the ultimate with slight discomfort, and issues gone worse after all of the efforts towards Jannik within the opening set. The 22-year-old requested for a medical timeout and altered his strategy.
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World no. 1 embraced aggressive tennis and stored the rallies quick, leaning closely on first-strike tennis that carried dangers. He stepped in together with his tempo and explosive strokes, bringing willingness to drag the set off early within the rallies.
The Spaniard tried all the pieces and pushed the Italian to the boundaries. Nonetheless, he squandered his possibilities in each units and settled with the runner-up prize. In keeping with Robson, Carlos' high-stake tennis was a necessity greater than a method.
Chasing his first ATP Finals crown towards his biggest rival, Alcaraz appeared decided to keep away from extended exchanges versus such a robust opponent. The tape wrapped round his proper hamstring progressively loosened.
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals 2025 © Stream screenshot
It tore because the match intensified, confirming the pressure he was underneath. Regardless of these points, Carlos pushed ahead and tried to combine up his recreation towards the best indoor participant on the planet.
He went for the rhythm modifications and drop photographs to discover the rival's weaknesses and achieve management. Nonetheless, Jannik's dedication and focus stood robust, main him towards the title protection.
Per Laura, Carlos embraced the second regardless of the bodily limitations, combating with ambition and creativity. He threw all the pieces on the house hero, however Sinner's rock-solid efficiency and superior timing in pivotal moments made him the winner.
Notable losses are at all times tough to course of. Nonetheless, Robson discovered optimism in Alcaraz's strategy on his least favourite floor. He relished the battle and stood a few factors away from making the outcome utterly completely different.
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals 2025© Stream screenshot
The Spaniard wasted a set level on the return at 6-5 within the opening set and squandered a 3-1 lead in set quantity two.
"For me, it felt just like the hamstring performed a little bit of a component. It nonetheless appeared like he was shifting fairly effectively, nevertheless it definitely appeared like he was acutely aware about maintaining the factors quick.
We noticed him go together with much more energy, sharper returns and extra selection, attempting to make use of his drop shot extra. The tape on his hamstring performed no half by the tip of the match; it had gone to items down his leg.
We noticed him attempt to do all the pieces, as he had no selection towards Jannik. Nonetheless, he nonetheless loved the battle, which is the most effective half," Laura Robson stated.
