The semi-final lineup on the 2023 ATP Finals is ready and options the 4 highest-ranked gamers, with Djokovic, Alcaraz, Medvedev and Sinner progressing from the round-robin phases.
The purple group concluded on Thursday and noticed Jannik Sinner assist Novak Djokovic into the final 4 by beating Holger Rune in three units.
The Serb had overwhelmed Hurkacz earlier within the day, however by dropping a set, he’d given Rune an opportunity to qualify, as a win for the Dane would have despatched Djokovic house.
On Friday, Carlos Alcaraz accomplished the semi-final lineup by defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight units. The Russian had already certified, no matter what occurred in any of the matches on Friday.
Consequently, the ultimate match between Sascha Zverev and the long-since eradicated Andrey Rublev was a lifeless rubber with solely private pleasure, a win for the H2H report and $390,000 for the winner on the road.
You’ll be able to see full match recaps, match stats and highlights from all 4 the ultimate spherical robin matches beneath.
ATP Finals 2023 Spherical Robin Outcomes
Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jannik Sinner | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-4 6-4 |
| Novak Djokovic | Holger Rune | 7-6(4) 6-7(1) 6-3 | |
| Day 2 | Alexander Zverev | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-4 |
| Daniil Medvedev | Andrey Rublev | 6-4 6-2 | |
| Day 3 | Holger Rune | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 2-1 (RET) |
| Jannik Sinner | Novak Djokovic | 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-6(2) | |
| Day 4 | Carlos Alcaraz | Andrey Rublev | 7-5 6-2 |
| Daniil Medvedev | Alexander Zverev | 7-6(7) 6-4 | |
| Day 5 | Novak Djokovic | Hubert Hurkacz | 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 |
| Jannik Sinner | Holger Rune | 6-2 5-7 6-4 | |
| Day 6 | Carlos Alcaraz | Daniil Medvedev | 6-4 6-4 |
| Alexander Zverev | Andrey Rubleb | 6-4 6-4 |
Ultimate Spherical Robin Standings
Crimson Group
| Place | Participant | Match W/L | Set W/L | Set W% | Sport W/L | Sport W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannik Sinner | 3-0 | 6-2 | 75% | 49-39 | 55.68% |
| 2 | Novak Djokovic | 2-1 | 5-4 | 55.56% | 54-49 | 52.43% |
| 3 | Holger Rune | 1-2 | 4-4 | 50.00% | 29-36 | 44.62% |
| 4 | Hubert Hurkacz | 0-1 | 1-2 | 33.33% | 13-17 | 43.33% |
| 4 | Stefanos Tstisipas | 0-2 | 0-4 | 0% | 8-12 | 40% |
Inexperienced Group
| Place | Participant | Match W/L | Set W/L | Set W% | Sport W/L | Sport W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | 2-1 | 5-2 | 71.43% | 39-33 | 54.17% |
| 2 | Daniil Medvedev | 2-1 | 4-2 | 66.67% | 33-23 | 54.10% |
| 3 | Alexander Zverev | 2-1 | 4-3 | 57.14% | 40-35 | 53.33% |
| 4 | Andrey Rublev | 0-3 | 0-6 | 0% | 21-37 | 36.21% |
Djokovic Downs Hurkacz
In Thursday’s opening singles match, Novak Djokovic bagged his second win of the group in opposition to alternate Hubert Hurkacz with a 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 victory.
Regardless of the win, Hurkacz profitable a set meant Sinner was by way of to the semi-finals, and the Serb relied on the South Tyrolian defeating Rune to progress.
Throughout his match with Hurkacz, Djokovic’s degree was considerably up and down. The primary set tiebreak was basic Djokovic, however the second set noticed a major dip in degree that allowed Hurkacz to seize an early break, and the Pole didn’t drop a set behind his first serve throughout the set.
The third set was again to basic Djokovic as he dialled in on the return, capitalising when the Pole missed too many serves, permitting him to win simply 8% (1/12) of factors behind his second serve to dominate it 6-1.
My degree was so and so. I believe he actually handed me the third set, as he missed lots of first serves, and I received myself ready to get into the rally. Within the rallies, I believe I had a greater probability, however you realize, a really sloppy second set uh break that I misplaced and yeah, however anyway win is a win, so I did my job. Djokovic on his win over Hurkacz.
Match Stats
| Novak Djokovic | Hubert Hurkacz | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 24 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 6 |
| 1st Serve Share | 63% | 58% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 75% (38/51) | 85% (44/52) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 73% (22/30) | 32% (12/37) |
| Break Factors Saved | 0% (0/1) | 71% (5/7) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 15% (8/52) | 25% (13/51) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 68% (25/37) | 27% (8/30) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 29% (2/7) | 100% (1/1) |
| Winners | 23 | 37 |
| Unforced Errors | 6 | 16 |
| Internet Factors Gained | 65% (17/26) | 67% (14/21) |
| Max Factors In Row | 10 | 13 |
| Service Factors Gained | 74% (60/81) | 63% (56/89) |
| Return Factors Gained | 37% (33/89) | 26% (21/81) |
| Whole Factors Gained | 55% (93/170) | 45% (77/170) |
| Max Video games In Row | 5 | 3 |
| Service Video games Gained | 93% (14/15) | 86% (12/14) |
| Return Video games Gained | 14% (2/14) | 7% (1/15) |
| Whole Video games Gained | 55% (16/29) | 45% (13/29) |
Highlights
Sinner Sends Rune Dwelling
Jannik Sinner stored his good report on the 2023 ATP Finals alive with a hard-fought 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 win over Holger Rune.
The win additionally meant that Novak Djokovic progressed to the final 4 on Saturday. He wouldn’t have certified had Rune pulled off the win, because the Dane would have topped the group with Sinner in second place.
In Thursday night’s encounter, Sinner picked up from the place he left off in opposition to Djokovic, bludgeoning his method to a 4-0 lead within the first set en path to taking it 6-2.
Rune, underneath the watchful eye of Boris Becker, wanted a response, however after needing therapy on his knee halfway by way of the second set, that appeared unlikely.
Nonetheless, the roles have been reversed from the fifth recreation onwards as Rune started to maneuver higher, whereas Sinner continuously clutched his again. The Dane lastly capitalised at 6-5 by breaking Sinner to pressure a decider.
Momentum was now on Rune’s aspect, however it was Sinner’s flip to discover a second wind, saving a break level in recreation seven and breaking decisively in recreation eight earlier than serving it out 6-4 to ship Rune packing.
For me it was actually necessary, resetting after the nice win in opposition to Novak. I by no means gained in opposition to Rune, so I actually tried my finest. I began off very well. Within the second, he served higher; he moved higher, so it was a way more even match. The third set might have gone his manner. At 4-3, I saved a break level. It was somewhat little bit of a curler coaster at the moment, however clearly actually joyful and joyful to be within the semis. Sinner on his win over Rune.
Match Stats
| Jannik Sinner | Holger Rune | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 15 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 3 |
| 1st Serve Share | 58% | 64% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 84% (41/49) | 71% (50/70) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 60% (21/35) | 41% (16/39) |
| Break Factors Saved | 80% (4/5) | 70% (7/10) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 29% (20/70) | 16% (8/49) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 59% (23/39) | 40% (14/35) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 30% (3/10) | 20% (1/5) |
| Winners | 36 | 33 |
| Unforced Errors | 10 | 12 |
| Internet Factors Gained | 87% (20/23) | 54% (13/24) |
| Max Factors In Row | 6 | 5 |
| Service Factors Gained | 74% (62/84) | 61% (66/109) |
| Return Factors Gained | 39% (43/109) | 26% (22/84) |
| Whole Factors Gained | 54% (105/193) | 46% (88/193) |
| Max Video games In Row | 4 | 3 |
| Service Video games Gained | 93% (14/15) | 80% (12/15) |
| Return Video games Gained | 20% (3/15) | 7% (1/15) |
| Whole Video games Gained | 57% (17/30) | 43% (13/30) |
Highlights
Alcaraz Strikes into Semi-Ultimate
Carlos Alcaraz is thru to the semi-finals on the 2023 ATP Finals and, regardless of shedding his opening spherical rubber, finishes high of his group due to a 6-4 6-4 victory over Daniil Medvedev.
The Spaniard knew his destiny was in his personal palms heading into the tie, and whereas he might nonetheless technically qualify with a loss, a win assured his spot within the final 4.
Alternatively, Daniil Medvedev headed into his closing round-robin match, figuring out that no matter occurred, he had a spot within the semi-final.
These contrasting circumstances weren’t evident within the first set, which was a close-run affair solely separated by Alcaraz developing with strong play underneath strain to take the opener.
The second set was extra snug for the Spaniard, with it being virtually unattainable for Medvedev to not have one eye on the semi-final quite than slogging out an energy-draining three-set win.
Does that imply he tanked? No, however psychologically, it isn’t simple not to consider vitality conservation throughout that second set. Had Medvedev gained the primary set, that may have modified issues solely, and he’d probably have put his foot on the fuel to try to hold his profitable momentum heading into the knockout phases.
The ultimate group standings imply Alcaraz will face Djokovic whereas Medvedev will face off in opposition to Sinner on Saturday.
I believe an important factor that I did at the moment was to remain robust mentally. There have been a couple of video games on my serve that I used to be struggling a bit. His return recreation is wonderful and he places a lot strain in your serve, so I believe to remain calm and keep robust mentally in these moments was the important thing to provide myself an opportunity to win this match. Alcaraz on his win over Medvedev.
Match Stats
| Carlos Alcaraz | Daniil Medvedev | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 3 |
| 1st Serve Share | 73% | 68% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 76% (31/41) | 74% (28/38) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 67% (10/15) | 44% (8/18) |
| Break Factors Saved | 100% (2/2) | 60% (3/5) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 26% (10/38) | 24% (10/41) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 56% (10/18) | 33% (5/15) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 40% (2/5) | 0% (0/2) |
| Winners | 22 | 14 |
| Unforced Errors | 11 | 8 |
| Internet Factors Gained | 80% (20/25) | 41% (7/17) |
| Max Factors In Row | 7 | 6 |
| Service Factors Gained | 73% (41/56) | 64% (36/56) |
| Return Factors Gained | 36% (20/56) | 27% (15/56) |
| Whole Factors Gained | 54% (61/112) | 46% (51/112) |
| Max Video games In Row | 3 | 1 |
| Service Video games Gained | 100% (10/10) | 80% (8/10) |
| Return Video games Gained | 20% (2/10) | 0% (0/10) |
| Whole Video games Gained | 60% (12/20) | 40% (8/20) |
Highlights
Zverev Indicators Off With Victory
Sasha Zverev’s ATP finals ended earlier within the day when Alcaraz secured his semi-final spot alongside Daniil Medvedev, however the German signed off with a win by defeating Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-4.
Zverev’s win means Rublev went 0-3 within the group to finish a disappointing match, whereas Zverev can really feel unlucky to not be within the knockout phases, given his spectacular victory over Alcaraz within the opener.
Match Stats
| Andrey Rublev | Alexander Zverev | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 10 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 1 |
| 1st Serve Share | 68% | 71% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 70% (32/46) | 70% (33/47) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 36% (8/22) | 58% (11/19) |
| Break Factors Saved | 57% (4/7) | 75% (3/4) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 30% (14/47) | 30% (14/46) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 42% (8/19) | 64% (14/22) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 25% (1/4) | 43% (3/7) |
| Winners | 26 | 25 |
| Unforced Errors | 9 | 3 |
| Internet Factors Gained | 55% (6/11) | 100% (8/8) |
| Max Factors In Row | 4 | 5 |
| Service Factors Gained | 59% (40/68) | 67% (44/66) |
| Return Factors Gained | 33% (22/66) | 41% (28/68) |
| Whole Factors Gained | 46% (62/134) | 54% (72/134) |
| Max Video games In Row | 2 | 3 |
| Service Video games Gained | 70% (7/10) | 90% (9/10) |
| Return Video games Gained | 10% (1/10) | 30% (3/10) |
| Whole Video games Gained | 40% (8/20) | 60% (12/20) |
Highlights
2023 ATP Finals Semi-Ultimate Schedule
Order of Play – Saturday 18th November
Afternoon Session – Begins at midday.
- (5) Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos vs. (3) Rohan Bopanna/Matthew Ebden
- Not Earlier than 2:30 p.m. – (4) Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev (3)
Night Session – Not Earlier than 6:30 p.m.
- (6) Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury vs. (4) Santiago Gonzalez/Edouard Roger-Vasselin
- Not Earlier than 9.00 p.m. – (2) Carlos Alcaraz vs. (1) Novak Djokovic
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