Zverev Kicks Off ATP Finals Victory Against Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev commenced his ATP Finals campaign on a high note by defeating Carlos Alcaraz, the Wimbledon champion. In an intense three-set battle at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, the German player emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6:7 (3:7), 6:3, 6:4, securing his first step towards the semifinals.
"A fantastic start to my week in Turin!" exclaimed Zverev after his win, as he eyes defending his ATP Finals title.
In front of a sold-out crowd of 12,000 spectators, Zverev clinched his victory after two hours and thirty-one minutes, earning his first match point. His next opponents at the ATP Finals include the Russians Daniil Medvedev and Andrei Rublev.
Zverev holds a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head record against Alcaraz, with the German clinching a set victory in their latest encounter at the 2023 ATP Finals. Despite their past success, their rivalry remains closely contested, with the most recent clash won by Alcaraz at the 2024 Cincinnati Open.
Looking ahead, Zverev will compete in the Argentina Open (February 12) and Rio Open (February 17), where he will aim to garner momentum before the ATP Finals.
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Zverev will face Dusan Lajovic in his first match at the Argentina Open on February 12, 2025. In Brazil, Zverev will top the seeding for the ATP 500 tournament. Since his last victory over Alcaraz at the 2023 ATP Finals, the duo has faced each other again at the 2024 Cincinnati Open, with Alcaraz emerging victorious. This intense and closely contested rivalry is set to continue at the ATP Finals, where both players will aim to secure the coveted title.
