Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his participation at the ATP Finals 2025 with a victory over Alex de Minaur in the tournament's first singles match. The Spaniard, who was eliminated in the first round of the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris, arrived at the event with the goal of competing for the world No. 1 ranking, currently held by Jannik Sinner. The first set was a rollercoaster, with Alcaraz breaking serve to take a 4-1 lead, playing solidly from the baseline. De Minaur responded immediately, broke back to level the set at 4-4, and shifted the momentum. Alcaraz regained control by holding his serve, but De Minaur held his as well, sending the set to a tiebreak. In the tiebreak, the Australian held a 5-3 advantage, but Alcaraz reeled off four consecutive points to close out the set 7-6. This set victory proved to be a turning point for the match. In the second set, the Spaniard broke serve again. Despite De Minaur's efforts to maintain the pace, he was unable to turn the tide, and Alcaraz secured the win without much trouble, triumphing in his first group-stage match.
