Alcaraz adn Zverev secure Opening Wins at 2023 ATP Finals
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Alcaraz Begins Year-End No. 1 Pursuit with Victory
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain launched his campaign at the season-ending ATP Finals on Sunday with a hard-fought 7-6 (5), 6-2 triumph over Australia’s Alex de Minaur. The 20-year-old Alcaraz now requires two more victories to secure the year-end No. 1 ranking, achievable within his remaining matches in the Jimmy Connors group or possibly through the semi-finals.
the opening set proved a tense affair, with Alcaraz surrendering an early 4-1 lead. He faced two set points at 4-5 in the tiebreak while De Minaur served, but rallied with a crucial double mini-break to regain control and ultimately convert his first set point. The second set saw alcaraz assert his dominance, securing the win in his fifth career encounter against De Minaur.
Zverev Overcomes Shelton in Straight Sets
In the day’s second match, Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (6). Zverev faced a challenging tiebreak in the second set, successfully defending three set points before capitalizing on his first match point chance.
Sinner and Auger-Aliassime Set to clash
Defending champion Jannik Sinner is scheduled to compete on Monday against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada. Sinner represents the second contender for the year-end No. 1 ranking alongside Alcaraz.
