Revenge for the Roland Garros final: Zverev defeats Alcaraz at the Final Tournament

Introduction

Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Carlos Alcaraz in the round-robin stage of the ATP Finals on Tuesday, defeating the US Open champion 6-3, 6-4 in Turin, Italy.

Zverev's victory

Zverev, the 2018 champion, broke Alcaraz's serve twice in the first set and once in the second to secure a hard-fought victory in one hour and 35 minutes.

The German, who lost to Alcaraz in the Roland Garros semi-finals earlier this year, improved his head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 4-2.

Alcaraz's loss

Alcaraz, who became the youngest player to reach the world number one ranking last month, suffered his second defeat in as many matches at the ATP Finals.

The 19-year-old Spaniard, who won the US Open in September, was making his debut at the season-ending tournament.

Significance of the victory

Zverev's victory is a significant boost to his confidence as he seeks to rediscover his best form after a difficult year.

The German has struggled for consistency since winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, but he showed glimpses of his old brilliance against Alcaraz.

Conclusion

Zverev's victory over Alcaraz sets up an intriguing battle for a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals.

The German will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in his final round-robin match on Thursday, while Alcaraz will take on Casper Ruud.