In a commanding display at the ATP Finals in Turin, Alexander Zverev defeated third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-4, securing his place in the tournament’s semi-finals. This victory extends Zverev’s winning streak to eight matches, following his recent success at the Paris Masters.
The match began with a tightly contested first set, where Zverev held a set point on Alcaraz’s serve. The Spaniard managed to force a tiebreak, but Zverev’s consistent serving and a critical forehand error from Alcaraz at 4-5 allowed the German to clinch the set. Building on this momentum, Zverev broke early in the second set and maintained his lead, showcasing a first-serve percentage of 79%, delivering nine aces, and committing only one double fault.
Alcaraz’s performance in Turin was notably affected by a viral illness he contracted before the event, which impacted his form throughout the tournament. Despite these challenges, he managed a straight-sets victory over Andrey Rublev earlier in the week.
Looking ahead, Zverev is set to face fifth seed Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals. Fritz has already defeated Zverev at Wimbledon and the US Open this year, including his maiden Grand Slam final appearance at the latter. Fritz placed second in his group behind world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz’s elimination was confirmed following Casper Ruud’s victory over Rublev, which secured Ruud’s advancement to the semi-finals. Now, Ruud is ready to take on Sinner in the next round.
Zverev’s recent performances underscore his resilience and determination, positioning him as a formidable contender in the ATP Finals. As the tournament progresses, fans and analysts alike will be keenly observing whether he can sustain this momentum and claim the prestigious title.
