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Alcaraz loses to Auger-Aliassime in 1st match as world No 1

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz attempts to kick a tennis ball during his match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime on Friday. (Photo: Reuters)

VALENCIA: United States Open champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed to defeat on his debut as world number one, losing 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2 to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in their Davis Cup Finals group-stage clash on Friday.

The 19-year-old Spaniard, who became the youngest player to top the ATP rankings when he claimed the title at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, joined Sergi Bruguera's squad on Tuesday and did not play in their opening 3-0 victory over Serbia.

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