Rafael Nadal’s hopes of a first ATP Finals title are over after he was knocked out of the tournament in the group stage.
He was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Felix Auger-Aliassime after an opening-round loss to American Taylor Fritz in Turin.
The 36-year-old’s exit means Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz finishes 2022 as world number one.
Norway’s Casper Ruud needed to win just one set against Fritz on Tuesday to eliminate Nadal.
Ruud, who had already beaten Auger-Aliassime, edged out Fritz 6-3 4-6 7-6 (8-6) in a tight encounter and is…
