Tennis-Alcaraz confidence dented by defeat in first Tour match as number one

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Davis Cup - Group B - Spain v Republic of Korea - Pavello Municipal Font de Sant Lluis, Valencia, Spain - September 18, 2022 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his match against Republic of Korea's Kwon Soon-woo REUTERS/Pablo Morano

(Reuters) -Carlos Alcaraz's first ATP Tour event as world number one ended in a 7-5 6-3 defeat to David Goffin at the Astana Open on Tuesday and the Spaniard said he would have to learn how to play against opponents who dial up the pressure and aggression.

Alcaraz, the youngest player to top the men's world rankings, was broken five times by lucky loser Goffin.