Day 6 in Turin accomplished Group John Newcombe, as Sascha Zverev and Casper Ruud certified for Saturday’s semi-finals on the 2024 ATP finals.
Within the afternoon session, Zverev took on Alcaraz and maintained his good file, coming via a high-quality match 7-6(5) 6-4.
Regardless of some claims on the contrary, Alcaraz’s loss meant he was out. The night match between Rublev and Ruud would see the Norwegian progress by profitable a set, or eight video games. Rublev wanted a straight-sets win with out dropping greater than six video games.
As soon as the Russian dropped the opening set, the match was a lifeless rubber. Regardless of that, the eighth seed compelled a decider, however Ruud finally got here via 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to complete second within the group.
Nitto ATP Finals 2024 Day 6 Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev (2) | Carlos Alcaraz (3) | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| Andrey Rublev (8) | Casper Ruud (6) | 6-4 5-7 6-2 |
Zverev Dominates Alcaraz to Safe High Spot in Turin, Units Fritz Showdown
Alexander Zverev continued his sizzling streak on the ATP Finals, extending his profitable run to eight matches with a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
The German’s straight-set win ensured a first-place end within the John Newcombe Group, securing a semi-final conflict with Taylor Fritz.
Zverev, who had misplaced to Alcaraz within the Roland Garros closing earlier this 12 months, was scientific in his efficiency, sealing his semi-final spot after one hour and 57 minutes.
To this point, the ATP finals have produced no actual notable matches, however this was by far the best-quality encounter we’ve seen.
Zverev created six break factors throughout his opening two return video games, however Alcaraz held agency, exhibiting flashes of brilliance to maintain parity.
Nevertheless, Zverev’s serve has been devastating this 12 months, and in a high-level tie-break, he paired that with some highly effective groundstrokes to seize the opening set.
The second set noticed Zverev break Alcaraz early and stave off his opponent’s makes an attempt at a comeback. With 9 aces and a strong 73% win charge on first serve, Zverev held agency and closed out the match in fashion.
I additionally thought this was Alcaraz’s greatest match of the three he’s performed this week, and a number of the factors he produced have been top-drawer.
He beat me too many occasions this 12 months in essential matches, so I’m completely happy that I obtained this one. Clearly I really feel like we have now a reasonably good rivalry with an ideal friendship as properly, so it’s all the time good to play towards him… Simply sharing the court docket with him. He’s an ideal man and I’m trying ahead to the following matches with him as properly. It’s been three incredible matches. I’m definitely pleased with being 3-0 within the group, however I believe now the semi-final shall be very troublesome. [Taylor] beat me the previous few occasions on the Slams, so I’m trying ahead to that match Zverev on his win.
Match Stats
| Alexander Zverev | Carlos Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| 1st Serve Proportion | 86% | 68% |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 73% (44/60) | 68% (42/62) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 80% (8/10) | 52% (15/29) |
| Break Factors Saved | 100% (2/2) | 89% (8/9) |
| 1st Return Factors Received | 32% (20/62) | 27% (16/60) |
| 2nd Return Factors Received | 48% (14/29) | 50% (5/10) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 11% (1/9) | 0% (0/2) |
| Winners | 29 | 26 |
| Unforced Errors | 21 | 22 |
| Internet Factors Received | 55% (12/22) | 70% (19/27) |
| Service Factors Received | 71% (50/70) | 62% (54/87) |
| Return Factors Received | 38% (33/87) | 29% (20/70) |
| Complete Factors Received | 53% (83/157) | 47% (74/157) |
| Service Video games Received | 100% (11/11) | 91% (10/11) |
| Return Video games Received | 9% (1/11) | 0% (0/11) |
| Complete Video games Received | 55% (12/22) | 45% (10/22) |
Highlights
Ruud Secures Semi-Last Spot, Ends Rublev’s Nitto ATP Finals Hopes
Casper Ruud is into the semi-finals on the end-of-season championships for the third time due to his 6-4 5-7 6-2 win over Andrey Rublev in Friday’s night match on the Inalpi Area.
Heading into the tie, the Norwegian had a easy equation for reaching the final 4: win a minimum of a set or win eight video games. He opted for the previous, capturing the opener 6-4 to arrange a showdown with Jannik Sinner.
From there, the match was basically meaningless, however Rublev didn’t roll over, profitable the second set with some aggressive play earlier than Ruud ran away with the decider to return via in 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Given his kind, Ruud is an unlikely semi-finalist, however he’s quietly gone about his enterprise, and behind Sinner and Zverev, he’s performed the very best tennis this week. Examine his one-handed backhand flicked go within the highlights beneath.
Rublev heads house with zero wins in his three matches, and his season tailed off after winning the Madrid Masters. Will he heed Marat Safin’s recommendation and alter his recreation throughout the low season?
Match Stats
| Casper Ruud | Andrey Rublev | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 15 | 10 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 3 |
| 1st Serve Proportion | 75% | 57% |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 80% (51/64) | 77% (33/43) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 38% (8/21) | 52% (17/33) |
| Break Factors Saved | 75% (3/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| 1st Return Factors Received | 23% (10/43) | 20% (13/64) |
| 2nd Return Factors Received | 48% (16/33) | 62% (13/21) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 75% (3/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| Winners | 32 | 34 |
| Unforced Errors | 18 | 27 |
| Internet Factors Received | 90% (9/10) | 73% (8/11) |
| Service Factors Received | 69% (59/85) | 66% (50/76) |
| Return Factors Received | 34% (26/76) | 31% (26/85) |
| Complete Factors Received | 53% (85/161) | 47% (76/161) |
| Service Video games Received | 93% (14/15) | 80% (12/15) |
| Return Video games Received | 20% (3/15) | 7% (1/15) |
| Complete Video games Received | 57% (17/30) | 43% (13/30) |
Highlights
Last Group Standings
Ilie Nastase Group
| Place | Participant | Match W/L | Set W/L | Set W% | Sport W/L | Sport W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannik Sinner | 3-0 | 6-0 | 100% | 36-22 | 62/07% |
| 2 | Taylor Fritz | 2-1 | 4-3 | 57.14% | 37-33 | 52.86 |
| 3 | Daniil Medvedev | 1-2 | 2-4 | 33.33% | 26-30 | 46.43% |
| 4 | Alex de Minaur | 0-3 | 1-6 | 14.29% | 27-41 | 39.71% |
John Newcombe Group
| Place | Gamers | Match W/L | Set W/L | Set W% | Sport W/L | Sport W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Zverev | 3-0 | 6-0 | 100% | 36-22 | 58.46% |
| 2 | Casper Ruud | 2-1 | 4-3 | 57.14% | 39-32 | 54.93% |
| 3 | Carlos Alcaraz | 1-2 | 2-4 | 33.33% | 29-35 | 45.31% |
| 4 | Andrey Rublev | 0-3 | 2-6 | 14.29% | 30-42 | 41.67% |
ATP Finals 2024 Semi-Last Lineup
- Alexander Zverev (2) vs Taylor Fritz (5)
- Jannik Sinner (1) vs Casper Ruud (6)
Who makes the ultimate? Let me know within the feedback.
