Carlos Alcaraz on brink of ATP finals elimination after defeat to Alexander Zverev
The German has been the form player of the week in Turin along with Jannik Sinner and he posted a statement victory
Alexander Zverev swept into the semi-finals of the ATP Finals with a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
Zverev has been the form player of the week in Turin along with Jannik Sinner and he posted a statement 7-6, 6-4 victory over Alcaraz.
The Spaniard now looks set to be eliminated after winning only one of his three group matches, although that will not be confirmed until Friday night’s match between Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev.
Alcaraz has struggled with illness during the tournament and again wore a nasal strip to aid his breathing.
He was under intense pressure on his serve in the opening set, saving seven break points, including a set point at 5-6.
Zverev wobbled in the tiebreak having led 5-2 but did eventually make it across the line, with Alcaraz hurling his racquet into his towel in frustration.
