The Russian Daniel Medvedev He became the first player mathematically qualified for the semifinals of the ATP Finals in Turin 2023 by beating the German in straight sets, which he needed. Alexander Zverev by 7-6 (9-7) and 6-4 in 1h.45′.
In this result, Carlos Alcaraz It is up to him to take another place in the Red Group with access to the ‘semi’ on Saturday. Victory over the Muscovite on Friday gives him a pass, which could lead the group if Alexander Zverev fails to beat Andrey Rublev on the same day.
One match will be played at 2:30 pm and the other, expected against Espanyol, at 9:00 pm
Medvedev, with two wins and 4-0 in sets, will have the option to repeat his title in 2020. Two-time champion Zverev, Alcaraz’s executioner on the opening day, has retreated, especially in defeat in two sets.
The German was left with a balance of 1-1 in matches and 2-3 in sets, with a worse percentage than Alcaraz, 1-1 and 3-2 in sets. A major fact so that Carlos is also worth a victory in three against Medvedev.
If Alcaraz can’t beat the Russian, his executioner in the semifinals of the US Open, although he already beat him last season at Indian Wells and Wimbledon, he won’t if Zverev beats Rublev.
In case of defeat of Alcaraz and Zverevtriple tie at 1-2 with Rublev which should be in favor of the Spaniard.
Medvedev came back from two set points in the tiebreak, where Zverev dominated 4-1, missing a clear shot to make it 5-1. A mistake the Muscovite took advantage of, as he went for his fifth victory in six matches this season.
Source: La Verdad
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