Carlos Alcaraz’s Victory Over Rublev in ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz faced a challenging test against Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals in Turin, overcoming illness to secure a 6-3, 7-6 (10-8) victory. Despite his health struggles, including a chest complaint that forced him to cut short his practice, Alcaraz played with remarkable focus. He dominated the first set with a double break of serve, taking it 6-3 in just 37 minutes. The second set saw a fierce tie-break, where Alcaraz saved two set points before eventually clinching victory. His performance was highlighted by 33 winners, in contrast to Rublev’s 14.
Alcaraz’s resilience was especially evident as he came from behind to break Rublev’s serve in the opening set. Rublev, who had already lost to Zverev earlier, now faces a string of six consecutive losses at the ATP Finals in straight sets. Alcaraz’s mental toughness, combined with his ability to focus on his game despite not feeling his best, stood out as a key factor in his success.
Zverev’s Dominant Performance Against Ruud
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev continued his pursuit of a third ATP Finals title with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 win over Norwegian sixth seed Casper Ruud. Zverev had to fight through a tight first set, dominating the tie-break before finally breaking Ruud in the second set to serve out for victory. Zverev’s performance keeps him on track for a spot in the semi-finals, provided he beats Alcaraz in the final round of group play.
