Bad news for Alcaraz at the ATP Finals: the schedule with Zverev, another problem

The day started well for Carlos Alcaraz in Turin, it was not as positive as the victory against Andrey Rublevby 6-3 and 7-6 (3). The good news is that he is still in contention for the semifinals of the ATP Finals, although he still has breathing and chest problems due to the cold. Yes, the stomach ache subsided.

He improved his game, as well as his mental strength. He was once again hooked on the tournament, with the goal of reaching the semifinals, as he did in 2023 after the first loss.

However, Wednesday did not go well. At around eleven o’clock at night, knowing the success of Alexander Zverev about Casper Ruud By 7-6 (3) and 6-3, the organization issued the order of play for Friday, the last day of this John Newcombe Group.

Alcaraz and Zverev They have an appointment tonight at 2 in the afternoon. This event is now a typical Murcian schedule, with German being taught in the evening session.

The new problem for Alcaraz is that he will be playing blindly by the rules of the cabal to become a semi-finalist. When it’s over, you’ll never know what’s going to happen, because at night, at 8:30 pm, they’re going to play. Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev, that they will know exactly what they have to do to reach the playoffs on Saturday.

Especially Ruud, who is 1-1 like Alcaraz, 2-2 in sets. The Scandinavian can have enough to win three sets, even lose three, knowing what number of games it is worth if there is an option for a three-way tie.

11:30 a.m

R. Bopanna/M. Ebden-Krawietz/T. Puetz

(not before 2:00 pm/M+)

Alexander Zverev (Ale/2)-Carlos Alcaraz (Esp/3)

(not before 6:00 pm)

M. Arévalo/M. Pavic-S. Bolelli/A. Vavassori

(not before 8:00 pm/M+)

Casper Ruud (Nor/6)-Andrey Rublev (Rus/7)