Carlos Alcaraz had to fight the cold which greatly weakened his game in his debut and match Andrey Rublev in the losers’ match on the opening day of the John Newcombe Group ATP Finals in Turin.
After Alcaraz lost to Casper Ruud 6-1 and 7-5, Rublev didn’t even scratch a set in his match against the German. Alexander Zverevwho prevailed 6-4 and 6-4.
On Wednesday, at 2 p.m., dog-faced clash between Alcaraz, 21 years old and world No. 3, and Rublev, 27 years old and No. 8. A matchup of needy players in the race to get to the semifinals, which Ruud and Zverev took advantage of.
This is the third meeting between Alcaraz and Rublev, which is 1-1. Today, although on the ground, student success of Fernando Vicente and Beto Martín by 4-6, 6-3 and 6-2. Although, a year ago, in Turin itself, the success of the disciple of Juan Carlos Ferrero by 7-5 and 6-2.
A good reference for Alcaraz, if he recovers physically. He knows that on Friday he will have to face Zverev, 27 years old and No. 2, once again leading in matches won, 67. Jannik Sinner.
Sasha Zverev He retained the strength that led him to victory in Paris Bercy recently. Double champion of the ATP Finals, in 2018 and 2021, he had no options on his serve, he had enough on both breaks to condemn a Rublev who had accumulated five consecutive defeats at this Masters.
Source: La Verdad
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