Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the Shanghai Masters after losing to Zizou Bergs, the world number 39, in the third round. Bergs won the match 7-5, 7-6 (4), marking a significant victory in his career.
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Alcaraz, who recently defended his title at the Japan Open, faced difficulties in finding his rhythm against Bergs. The defeat is noted as Alcaraz’s fifth loss of the season, and he entered the match riding a seven-match winning streak. Bergs effectively utilized his serve, converting his first match point with a ninth ace to secure the win.
Following his exit, Alcaraz expressed frustration, noting issues with the balls used during the match, which he felt contributed to his uncharacteristic errors. Despite this setback, Alexander Zverev’s victory provided him the opportunity to become the year-end number one in the ATP rankings, as Alcaraz's defeat confirmed Zverev's historic achievement.