The German, who has already achieved two wins out of two in the round robin at the ATP Finas, explained that he wants to further develop his game to be able to compete with the Spaniard and the Italia

During the past two years, Alcaraz has the advantage over Zverev, 4-2 in six head-to-head matchups. Their last one, at the Roland Garros on June 9, 2024, went to Alcaraz 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.

Carlos Alcaraz overcame physical issues to beat Andrey Rublev and stay in contention for a spot in the semifinals at the ATP Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz had his drop shot working and overcame physical issues to claim a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals

Two more semifinal spots will be up for grabs on Friday at the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. As many as 10 possible scenarios have been drawn up for qualifying.

Former world No 2 Alex Corretja has analysed Carlos Alcaraz’s ATP Finals clash with Alexander Zverev and revealed what he feels the Spaniard must do tactically. The two-time Roland Garros finalist believes the match will be “very difficult” for Alcaraz as he identified Zverev as a “slight favourite.

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has dug himself a hole in the ongoing ATP Finals due to a sluggish start. Despite his 6-3, 7-6 win over World No. 8 Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, the Spaniard faces a tall order to qualify for the semifinals of the year-ending tournament this weekend.

Four-time grand slam champion has had respiratory issues and wore pink nasal tape in a comfortable win, faces German next.