Zverev beats Jodar in opening ATP Finals match in Turin

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 15:49 · Archive

World number one Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 6-4 6-4 in the opening match of the ATP Finals.

Alexander Zverev claimed his first victory as world number one, defeating Rafael Jodar 6-4 6-4 in the opening match of the ATP Finals in Turin. The German produced a serving masterclass, dropping only ten points on serve, landing 84 per cent of first serves and hitting ten aces.

Zverev faced difficulty only when serving for the opening set, going two break points down before saving them with back-to-back aces. After the match, Zverev said: 'I still think I have a lot of things to improve. It was not a perfect match but to start the tournament, I am very happy.'

The 29-year-old has won 66 ATP Tour matches this season, the most of any men's player. He has taken advantage of a year in which Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner struggled with injuries, winning the French and US Opens and reaching the Wimbledon final. Jodar, 20, started the year outside the world's top 150 and is now ranked 11th, having reached the top ten in a run that included his first ATP title in Morocco.

How it is being reported

• Alexander Zverev earns first win as world No 1 in ATP Finals openerThe German has twice won the season-ending ATP FinalsIndependent Sport · 15 Nov, 17:12
• Zverev begins ATP Finals with straight-sets victory over JodarAlexander Zverev began his ATP Finals campaign with a 6-4 6-4 victory over rising star Rafael Jodar, who was competing in the event for the first time.Sky Sports · 15 Nov, 16:37
• Zverev claims first win as world number one at ATP FinalsAlexander Zverev claims his first victory as world number one as he sweeps aside Rafael Jodar in the opening match of the ATP Finals.BBC Sport · 15 Nov, 15:29
• ATP Finals tennis: Alexander Zverev v Rafael Jódar and more – liveUpdates from the opening game in Turin, starts 2pm Get in touch: email Tom and follow us on BlueSky First set: Zverev* 0-1 Jódar (*next server) Zverev is aggresive from the off, coming into the net on the very first point but his approach isn’t the best and Jódar finds the pass. After getting out to 30-0 lead, Jódar dumps a forehand into the net and suddenly we’re at 30-30. A couple of sloppy errors from Zverev to release the pressure and the Spaniard has the first game on the board. Continue reading...The Guardian · 15 Nov, 13:33

In this story: Alexander Zverev · Rafael Jodar · ATP Finals · Turin · Carlos Alcaraz · Jannik Sinner

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