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Carlos Alcaraz cut short a training session in Turin on Friday after waking up with a stomach issue three days before his opening Masters match against Frances Tiafoe.
The world number three arrived at the season-ending ATP Finals as a top favorite alongside Alexander Zverev. However, his Friday preparation on the central court in Turin had to be brought to an early close.
“Having to cut training short left a bad taste in my mouth. Plus, it was on Centre Court, with a lot of people around, but it’s getting better,” Alcaraz said, according to eurosport.fr. He said that he skipped breakfast after waking up feeling unwell.
“This morning, I didn’t even have breakfast because I couldn’t; I woke up with a bit of an upset stomach,” he told reporters during a press conference in Turin’s historic center, as reported by eurosport.fr. Despite the disruption, the Spanish player insisted his condition is improving.
| Tournament Phase | Key Player | Recent Status |
|---|---|---|
| ATP Finals 2026 | Carlos Alcaraz | Stomach issue, shortened training |
| Opening Match | Frances Tiafoe | Next opponent in Turin |
Alcaraz enters the tournament following a strong late-season run that included titles in Tokyo, Vienna, and the Paris Masters. He expressed high mental freshness after returning in August from a four-month wrist injury layoff.
The event also features a coaching storyline as his former mentor, Juan Carlos Ferrero, joins the team of American player Ben Shelton for this tournament.
“I’m not going to lie, it’s going to be a little strange,” Alcaraz said of the new collaboration, as reported by eurosport.fr. He added that he looks forward to seeing his former coach.
Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe as round-robin play gets underway.
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