In a thrilling match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Alexander Zverev secured a hard-fought victory over Carlos Alcaraz, winning 7-6(5), 6-4. This win not only propelled Zverev into the semi-finals but also marked a significant moment in their budding rivalry.

Zverev, who had faced Alcaraz multiple times this year, admitted that his opponent had gotten the better of him in several important matches. “Carlos has beaten me too many times this year in important matches, so I’m happy I got this one,” Zverev said during his on-court interview. He added, “We have a pretty good rivalry, but a great friendship as well. It’s always great to share the court with him.”

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Alcaraz saving multiple break points and even a set point in the first set. However, Zverev’s resilience and composure in the tie-break allowed him to clinch the first set. The second set saw Zverev break Alcaraz’s serve early on, and despite Alcaraz’s valiant efforts, he couldn’t find a way back into the match.

Zverev’s victory was a measure of revenge for his earlier loss to Alcaraz in the French Open final, and it brought his head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 6-5. “Today was a real high-level match,” Zverev told Sky Sports’ Tim Henman. “I think there were a lot of highlights from both of us, especially in the tie-break and the last game of the match. I’m happy with my composure, that I stayed cool in the vital moments and finished it off.”

As Zverev advances to the semi-finals, he looks forward to the challenge ahead, knowing that every match is a new opportunity to prove himself. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, despite the loss, remains a formidable opponent and a rising star in the tennis world.

This match was a testament to the high level of competition and sportsmanship that defines the ATP Finals, and fans can look forward to more exciting encounters between these two talented players in the future.

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Alexander Zverev in 2024

Ranked world no.2 (career-high), Zverev played his last match on the 15^th of November when he defeated world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

This year the German has achieved a composed 69-20 record. The German conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Zverev was the finalist at the French Open and Hamburg.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2024

Ranked no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 15^th of November when he lost to world no.2 Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

This year Alcaraz achieved a composed 53-13 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the finalist in Paris.

Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 13 times. The head to head is 8-5 for Zverev.