Ailing Alcaraz eliminated from ATP Finals as Zverev, Ruud complete semifinal field

Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. His 7-6 (5), 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion, who has been sick this week, was eliminated from eight-man tourney.

Ailing Alcaraz eliminated from ATP Finals as Zverev, Ruud complete semifinal field
German tennis player Alexander Zverev returns a shot against Brandon Nakashima of the United States during their U.S. Open fourth-round men's singles match at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 1, 2024 in New York.

Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. His 7-6 (5), 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion, who has been sick this week, was eliminated from eight-man tourney.