ATP Finals 2024 men’s singles RR: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev preview, prediction, and live stream details

Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz are also battling for the year-end World No.2 ranking alongside the ATP Finals this week.

ATP Finals 2024 men’s singles RR: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev preview, prediction, and live stream details

Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz (Images via X)

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will face off in their final group-stage match of the ATP Finals on Friday, November 15. This match in Turin holds special importance for both players in different ways.

For Zverev, it’s a chance to finish at the top of the group. Additionally, he has the opportunity to end the season as World No. 2, ahead of Alcaraz. Alcaraz, on the other hand, needs a win against Zverev on Friday to keep his hopes of finishing the season as World No. 2 alive.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Finals 2024
  • Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev
  • Date: November 15, 2024
  • Venue: Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy
  • Round: Round Robin
  • Time: TBD
  • Surface: Indoor Hard Court

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Preview

Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the ATP Finals in less-than-ideal shape. After an early loss at the Paris Masters, he struggled with physical issues in his opening match against Casper Ruud.

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Alexander Zverev (Image via X)

According to Ruud, Alcaraz was sneezing throughout the pre-match routines and occasionally needed tissues. Ruud defeated the Spaniard 6-1, 7-5, and rumors circulated that the World No. 3 might not play against Andrey Rublev due to his condition.

However, Alcaraz came onto the court and played impressively against the Russian. The former World No. 1 won 6-3, 7-6, keeping his hopes for a semifinal spot alive.

Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev is full of confidence after winning his first Masters 1000 title in Paris. The German defeated Rublev 6-4, 6-4, and will face Ruud in tonight’s session to secure his place in the semifinals.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Prediction

Alexander Zverev leads his head-to-head record against Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, including a win in their group-stage meeting at last year’s ATP Finals. They have met twice on hard courts this year. The first was in the Australian Open quarterfinals, which the German won, while Alcaraz reversed the result in the Indian Wells final.

Carlos Alcaraz (via Sky Sport)
Carlos Alcaraz (via Sky Sport)

Alcaraz has recently narrowed the gap in their head-to-head meetings. One of his wins came in the Roland Garros final, where he came back from a two-sets-to-one deficit to claim his third Grand Slam title.

Alcaraz has shown he can rise to big occasions, but he will need his physical condition to hold up on Friday. If it does, the Spaniard could make it three wins in a row against the German.

Predictions: Carlos Alcaraz in three sets

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Live Stream Details

  • USA – Tennis Channel
  • UK – Sky UK
  • Canada – TSN
  • Australia – beIN Sports
  • Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
  • Brazil – ESPN Brazil
  • India: Tennis TV