After four failed attempts, Casper Ruud finally defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals 2024 thanks to his strong performance. The Norwegian then went to the press conference to talk about this significant victory that brings back joy after a season ending with very negative feelings: "This year, I probably arrived at the tournament with less confidence than the other players regarding wins and my recent form, especially on indoor hard courts. Winning matches hasn't been easy for me. I've been joking that maybe I can save them all for this week. At least today, I won [...]. If I can finish on a positive note, I'll be very happy. You have to give your best, if you don't do it against these players, you should pack up and consider the season finished."
Thus, Ruud reflected on what he did right to defeat the Spaniard for the first time: "When he's in top form, he doesn't make unforced errors, he's almost unplayable because he's everywhere and makes you suffer if you don't hit the lines. Luckily for me, he made some unforced errors. The game plan was to be as aggressive as possible, but it's not my style of play. I hesitate a bit when I need to be too aggressive, but I try. Serving and returning well on breakpoints helped me a lot today."
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