Although in the group of Carlos Alcaraz no player is classified and none is eliminated, we can now speak of a virtual classified and a virtual eliminated.
Alexander Zverev he just needs to do a set for the Murcian this Friday, while Andrei Rublevwith two defeats under his belt, would need a mathematical miracle.
The doubt is between Alcaraz And Casper Ruudboth with a victory and a defeat. In the event of a tie, it would be necessary to see who has won the most sets or, in the following case, who has won the most games. Face to face, the Spaniard loses.
The “easy” thing for Carlitos would be to beat Zverev and secure passage, but even losing he could advance to the semi-finals.
It is important to note that In the first round Ruud and Rublev will playso Alexander and Carlos will have already made up their accounts for the night shift.
Scenarios in which Alcaraz is classified
- Alcaraz beats Zverev and Rublev beats Ruud: Carlos would be first and Alexander second.
- Alcaraz beats Zverev in straight sets and Ruud beats Rublev in three: Carlos would be first and Alexander second.
- Alcaraz beats Zverev in straight sets and Ruud beats Rublev in straight sets: the order between Carlos, Alexander and Casper would be determined by matches won.
- Zverev beats Alcaraz in three sets and Rublev beats Ruud in two: Alexander would be first and Carlos second.
- Zverev beats Alcaraz in straight sets and Rublev beats Ruud in straight sets: Alexander would be first and the order between Carlos, Andrey and Casper would be determined by matches won.