Alexander Zverev showcased his dominance at the ATP Finals in Turin with an impressive 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz. This win marks Zverev’s eighth consecutive victory after his triumph at the Paris Masters. The German player’s stellar performance against Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, and Andrey Rublev in Turin has solidified his spot in the semi-finals.
The match against Alcaraz was a closely contested battle, with Zverev ultimately coming out on top in a tense first set that went to a tiebreak. Alcaraz fought hard but faltered with a loose forehand at a crucial moment. Zverev capitalized on his excellent serving and maintained his momentum in the second set, securing an early break and serving impeccably to seal the victory. With an impressive 79% first serve rate, nine aces, and just one double fault, Zverev’s performance was truly remarkable.
On the other hand, Alcaraz’s performance in Turin was hampered by a viral illness he contracted before the tournament. Despite his valiant efforts, the Spaniard struggled to find his rhythm on the court. His exit from the competition was confirmed after Casper Ruud secured the second spot in the group by defeating Rublev.
In the upcoming semi-final match on Saturday, Zverev will face Taylor Fritz, the fifth seed, who has had a strong showing in the tournament. Fritz, who finished second in his group behind world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, will be looking to continue his impressive form against Zverev. Notably, Fritz defeated Zverev at both Wimbledon and the US Open this year, reaching his first grand slam final at the latter tournament.
As for Ruud, he faces a tough challenge against Sinner in the semi-finals after a hard-fought victory over Rublev. Despite dropping a set, Ruud managed to secure his spot in the last four for the third time in three appearances. The Norwegian player will need to bring his A-game against the in-form Sinner.
Overall, the ATP Finals in Turin have provided fans with thrilling matches and exciting moments on the court. With Zverev, Fritz, Sinner, and Ruud set to battle it out in the semi-finals, tennis enthusiasts can expect to witness high-quality tennis and intense competition in the upcoming matches.