New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- After enjoying a career-best season, Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his Nitto ATP Finals campaign in style with a much-awaited opening victory, as per ATP's official website.

The top seed defeated Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-6(5), 6-2 on Sunday, marking a confident start to his hunt for a maiden title at the prestigious season finale. Having lost his opening matches in Turin to Alexander Zverev (2023) and Casper Ruud (2024).

"This tournament is one of the best tournaments we have on Tour, without a doubt," Alcaraz said, as quoted from ATP's official website.

"We're playing against the best players in the world, which shows how difficult and important it is. I've been struggling in the past few years to come to the end ...