After Bid adieu to Paris, Zverev opts for Sofia tournament
In the wake of his round of sixteen departure at the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 event, Alexander Zverev, aged 26, has declared his intentions to compete at the upcoming ATP tournament in Sofia. The news was officially announced by the tournament organizers.
Seeking to preserve his chances of participating in the ATP Finals set to unfold in Turin on November 12th, Zverev has opted for this last-minute registration in the Bulgarian capital.
Currently ranked seventh in the annual standings, Zverev doesn't want to relinquish his spot amongst the season's top eight players, earning a berth at the Turin event. Three rivals - Hubert Hurkacz from Poland, Alex de Minaur from Australia, and Holger Rune from Denmark (coached by Boris Becker) - are actively pursuing positions above Zverev in the rankings. They are all still contending in Paris's quarter-finals as of this Friday.
Alexander Zverev is all set to join the ATP tennis tournament in Sofia, following his early exit in Paris. His participation is pivotal as he aims to safeguard his top 8 ranking and secure a spot at the ATP Finals. With players like Hurkacz and De Minaur, who are still competing in Paris's quarter-finals, vying for positions above him in the rankings, Zverev's participation in the Bulgarian event could prove crucial.
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- Hubert Hurkacz and Alex de Minaur are advancing in Paris, aiming to overtake Zverev in the rankings.
- Boris Becker is involved as a coach for the up-and-coming Danish talent, Holger Rune.
