Win and wait. This is Alcaraz’s roadmap to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Finals. The Murcian caught his breath during the ATP Finals. On the field, thanks to the nasal bandage which allowed him to breathe more easily and off it with the victory over Rublev. He has joined an elusive tournament in Spanish tennis for the past 26 years, since Corretja lifted the trophy in 1998. Alcaraz dreams of receiving his replacement, after his live match against Zverev.
Even if to get to Sunday, there are still days and tests to pass. The first is heads or tails. This Friday, before Zverevhas his first match point. A match that must be won no matter what to continue in the ATP finals, although even victory would not be enough to reach the semi-finals.
Your group is open. Precisely his rival, Zverev, is the best placed to get the ticket, his total of victories in the first two matches corroborates it, but even he is not assured of the ranking. It will depend on the result against Alcaraz… and that of Rublev and Ruud. The classification criteria are straightforward.
Only the first two classified exceed the group of ATP Finals. The one with the most victories advances to the semi-finals. In the event of a tie, the direct confrontations come into play, the percentage of sets won first and the percentage of games won last. The group is led by Zverev with two victories, two sets won and none lost.
We tell you live about Alcaraz-Zverev
They are followed by Alcaraz and Ruud, tied for victories and sets won. Two scenarios classify Alcaraz. If he beats Zverev and Rublev does the same with Ruud, he will be first in the group and if he beats Zverev in straight sets and Ruud beats Rublev in three sets. The direction of the group would depend on the percentage of matches won.
These two routes directly classify Alcaraz, but he could even beat Zverev. If he does it in three sets and Ruud beats Rublev in two, it would be the Norwegian who would accompany the German, since the Murcian would have a worse percentage of sets. Win and wait, Alcaraz’s roadmap.
1-1. Alcaraz gives it back to him
Alcaraz saves two break points to win his first serve in this third match of the group stage of the ATP Finals where the passage to the semi-final is played out.
1-0. Zverev starts to command
Zverev attacks the net to seal a hard-fought match. Good exchanges of blows which demonstrate the well-being of Carlitos. The German highlights his service. Bring out the Spanish to keep your distance.
Alcaraz comes out with a bandage
Same staging against Zverev as Rublev. With a nasal patch due to the viral process it is going through. It worked wonders against the Russian tennis player.
Beating Zverev may not be enough
Alcaraz could be left out even if he wins against Zverev. If he does it in three sets and Ruud beats Rublev in two, it would be the Norwegian who would accompany the German, since the Murcian would have a worse percentage of sets. On the other hand, a defeat may not be definitive. It sounds complicated, but the calculator says so.
Alcaraz’s accounts to reach the semi-finals
Two scenarios classify Alcaraz. If he beats Zverev and Rublev does the same with Ruud, he will be first in the group and if he beats Zverev in straight sets and Ruud beats Rublev in three sets. The direction of the group would depend on the percentage of matches won.
Where to watch Alcaraz vs. Zverev on TV
Movistar+ is the media that has acquired the rights to broadcast in Spain everything that happens during these exciting 2024 ATP Finals that we have been experiencing for a few days. This match that Carlos Alcaraz will play against Alexander Zverev during the third day of the group stage of the Masters Cup can be followed live on television via the channels Movistar+ Plus, Vamos or Movistar Deportes, the first two being in the bouquet of base, while the third would be paid.
all or nothing
Welcome to the Alcaraz-Zverev live stream! Decisive match for the two tennis players, especially for the Spaniard, who cannot afford to slip. The only thing worth gaining might not even be that. The German, with two victories, could be worth it even if he loses.
2-1. Zverev still does not concede
The German wins his serve and Alcaraz will defend again.