Carlos Alcaraz is gearing up for a pivotal match against Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals in Turin, where victory is crucial for advancing to the semifinals. Alcaraz, who suffered a straight-set defeat against Casper Ruud, faces an intricate situation: he must win against Zverev, and Ruud must beat Andrey Rublev for Alcaraz to progress.
This match marks the 11th meeting between the two, with the head-to-head tied at 5-5. The rivalry between them has been fierce, with Zverev winning their last encounter at the ATP Finals a year ago and also defeating Alcaraz at the Australian Open earlier this year. However, Alcaraz triumphed in their most recent clash at Indian Wells.
Both players are known for their powerful baseline play and relentless serves. Alcaraz, while acknowledging Zverev’s formidable game, expressed his respect for his opponent’s serve and baseline shots, calling him one of the toughest players to face. Despite the challenge, Alcaraz is determined to find the beauty in playing against Zverev, a testament to his growth and mindset.
Zverev, ranked No. 2, has yet to win a Grand Slam, though he boasts a strong record with 23 ATP titles, including two ATP Finals trophies. Speaking on his upcoming match against Alcaraz, Zverev noted the changes in court surfaces over the years, reflecting on how they have become more similar, which has altered the dynamics of certain matchups.
The outcome of this match will determine who advances to the semifinals, with both players eyeing a spot in the season’s final stages. Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner secured their spots in the semifinals, waiting to see who they will face in the next round.
Alexander Zverev in 2024
Currently ranked no.2 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 13th of November when he beat world no.7 Casper Ruud 7-6(3) 6-3 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This year the German has managed to achieve a compiled 68-20 win-loss record. Zverev clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander got to the final at the French Open and Hamburg.
Alexander Zverev will compete against the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual record is 6-2 for Zverev.
Alexander has won 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Zverev reached the final at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).
Zverev won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 13th of November when he defeated world no.8 Andrey Rublev 6-3 7-6(8) in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season Carlos achieved a 53-12 record. Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top competitions.
Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other 12 times. Their head to head is 7-5 for Zverev. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in the final in Paris (French Open) on the 9th of June 2024.
Here the video highlights.
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz |
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Alexander Zverev in 2024
Now the world no.2 (career-high), Zverev played his last match on the 13th of November when he defeated world no.7 Casper Ruud 7-6(3) 6-3 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season Alexander achieved an overall 68-20 record. The German clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. The German reached the final at the French Open and Hamburg.
Alexander Zverev will come up against the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their record is 6-2 for Zverev.
The German has won 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Zverev was the finalist at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).
The German won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now ranked no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 13th of November when he beat world no.8 Andrey Rublev 6-3 7-6(8) in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This year Alcaraz has achieved a 53-12 match record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top competitions.
Alcaraz has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos reached the final in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 12 times. Their actual head to head record is 7-5 for Zverev. The last time they played each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in the final in Paris (French Open) on the 9th of June 2024.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz |
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