A strong Alcaraz beats Rublev and will play for a place in the ATP Finals semifinals against Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz remains alive and with options in the ATP Finals. The Murcian tennis player recovered his best version and firmly triumphed Rublev (6-3, 7-6) with a flawless match. The first step has already been taken and the pass to the semi-finals will be played against Zverev.

It was not a quiet match for the Spaniard who had to be solid to overcome Rublev who sold his skin dearly in the second set without barely losing points on his serve.

The duel was decided in a tie-break, at which point Alcaraz came strong and closed the set with a big parallel to seal his first victory in the Masters Cup. He celebrated it with rage, aware of the extreme importance of this commitment.

He will now have to do the same against Zverev. And a defeat can make life very difficult for the player. El Palmar. A three-way tie could be attributed to a victory, which already happened last year, but that would be playing with fire.

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