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 excellent file, coming by means of 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 successful 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 useless rubber. Regardless of that, the eighth seed compelled a decider, however Ruud finally got here by means of 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 scorching streak on the ATP Finals, extending his successful 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 remaining earlier this yr, 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.
Nonetheless, Zverev’s serve has been devastating this yr, 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 price on first serve, Zverev held agency and closed out the match in model.
I additionally thought this was Alcaraz’s greatest match of the three he’s performed this week, and among the factors he produced have been top-drawer.
He beat me too many instances this yr in necessary matches, so I’m glad that I received this one. Clearly I really feel like we now have a reasonably good rivalry with a terrific friendship as properly, so it’s at all times good to play in opposition to him… Simply sharing the court docket with him. He’s a terrific man and I’m trying ahead to the following matches with him as properly. It’s been three unbelievable matches. I’m actually proud of being 3-0 within the group, however I believe now the semi-final will probably be very troublesome. [Taylor] beat me the previous few instances 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 Gained | 73% (44/60) | 68% (42/62) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 80% (8/10) | 52% (15/29) |
| Break Factors Saved | 100% (2/2) | 89% (8/9) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 32% (20/62) | 27% (16/60) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 48% (14/29) | 50% (5/10) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 11% (1/9) | 0% (0/2) |
| Winners | 29 | 26 |
| Unforced Errors | 21 | 22 |
| Web Factors Gained | 55% (12/22) | 70% (19/27) |
| Service Factors Gained | 71% (50/70) | 62% (54/87) |
| Return Factors Gained | 38% (33/87) | 29% (20/70) |
| Complete Factors Gained | 53% (83/157) | 47% (74/157) |
| Service Video games Gained | 100% (11/11) | 91% (10/11) |
| Return Video games Gained | 9% (1/11) | 0% (0/11) |
| Complete Video games Gained | 55% (12/22) | 45% (10/22) |
Highlights
Ruud Secures Semi-Remaining 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 Enviornment.
Heading into the tie, the Norwegian had a easy equation for reaching the final 4: win at the very least 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 primarily meaningless, however Rublev didn’t roll over, successful the second set with some aggressive play earlier than Ruud ran away with the decider to come back by means of 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 one of the best tennis this week. Verify his one-handed backhand flicked move within the highlights under.
Rublev heads residence with zero wins in his three matches, and his season tailed off after successful 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 Gained | 80% (51/64) | 77% (33/43) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 38% (8/21) | 52% (17/33) |
| Break Factors Saved | 75% (3/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 23% (10/43) | 20% (13/64) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 48% (16/33) | 62% (13/21) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 75% (3/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| Winners | 32 | 34 |
| Unforced Errors | 18 | 27 |
| Web Factors Gained | 90% (9/10) | 73% (8/11) |
| Service Factors Gained | 69% (59/85) | 66% (50/76) |
| Return Factors Gained | 34% (26/76) | 31% (26/85) |
| Complete Factors Gained | 53% (85/161) | 47% (76/161) |
| Service Video games Gained | 93% (14/15) | 80% (12/15) |
| Return Video games Gained | 20% (3/15) | 7% (1/15) |
| Complete Video games Gained | 57% (17/30) | 43% (13/30) |
Highlights
Remaining Group Standings
Ilie Nastase Group
| Place | Participant | Match W/L | Set W/L | Set W% | Recreation W/L | Recreation 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% | Recreation W/L | Recreation 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-Remaining 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.
