Carlos Alcaraz knocked out by Zizou Bergs at Shanghai Masters 1,000

Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Shanghai Masters 1,000, facing Belgian Zizou Bergs. The final score was 7-5 and 7-6 (7-4) in a match that lasted two hours and three minutes.

Alcaraz, who entered the competition ranked third in the world, struggled to display his best level, facing difficulties in finding solutions against Bergs's serve, who is ranked 39th in the ATP rankings.

This defeat marks the end of Alcaraz's campaign in the Chinese tournament, breaking a streak of seven consecutive victories. He had begun the Masters with a solid performance against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo but could not maintain the same consistency in his match against Bergs.

Zizou Bergs delivered a remarkable performance, unsettling Alcaraz's game from the start and securing his place in the round of 16. The Belgian tennis player felt the victory was a significant achievement, given the prestige of facing an elite player like Alcaraz.

After the match, Alcaraz expressed his discomfort, stating, "I can't play like this!" The Spaniard acknowledged that he did not expect such an erratic performance, which contributed to his unexpected elimination.

With this defeat, Alcaraz also loses the top spot in the world rankings, now held by German Alexander Zverev, who directly benefits from the Spanish player's exit. This shift in rankings occurs during a crucial phase of the season, where many players are competing for important points.