Carlos Alcaraz’s trophy shelf boasts a plethora of titles, but an ATP Finals trophy eludes him. But in his 2025 ATP Finals match against Jannik Sinner, the dream to finally clinch the distinctive eight-sided silverware suddenly faced a challenge when the Spaniard called his trainer midway through the match.

The competition started smoothly with Alcaraz taking control. However, leading 5‑4 in the first set, Alcaraz shook his right leg and called for the trainer, worried it might be a hamstring issue. A medical timeout was taken for Alcaraz’s right leg and thigh to massage as the crowd in Inalpi Arena held its breath.

Despite a taped thigh, though, Alcaraz was least hampered.

Sinner held serve, trying to take advantage, while Carlos Alcaraz managed to hold at 5‑5 and 6‑5, keeping the matc

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