Carlos Alcaraz didn’t drop a set in his 2025 Nitto ATP Finals debut—but he was briefly thrown off his game by an unexpected question during his post-match press conference.
The top-seeded Spaniard opened his campaign with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over No. 7 seed Alex de Minaur on Sunday. The victory placed him second in the Jimmy Connors Group, just behind Taylor Fritz, who also won in straight sets and holds a narrow edge based on percentage of games won.
Afterward, Alcaraz fielded a surprise question from Elena Vesnina—a former Olympic gold medalist and doubles world No. 1—now reporting for Russian outlet BB Tennis. Rather than a question about tactics or performance, she asked about his love life:
Q. I think you answered all the questions about the match today. But I have a different question from a lot of girls around the world. Your heart has been taken?
CARLOS ALCARAZ: Sorry?
Q. Your heart has been taken? Are you free or taken?
CARLOS ALCARAZ: No, I’m free. I’m free. I’m free (laughter)
