ATP Finals 2024: ‘Solid’ Alexander Zverev eases past Andrey Rublev, unwell Carlos Alcaraz falters against Casper Ruud

Alexander Zverev triumphed over Andrey Rublev with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in their ATP Finals opener in Turin. Zverev’s victory, mirroring their 2023 encounter at the same stage, propelled him to second place in the John Newcombe group. Meanwhile, Casper Ruud overcame a second-set deficit to defeat a weary Carlos Alcaraz, who admitted to feeling mentally and physically drained.