Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year while losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals on Monday.

Shaboury for updates as Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud open this year’s John Newcombe Group at the ATP Finals in Turin.   14:31 *Alcaraz 1-6, 5-6 Ruud (*denotes server) The Spaniard hits a pacy first serve and the crowd cheers him on but he then attempts another drop shot,

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals as his hopes of winning the year-end title for the first time suffered a big blow on Monday.