Paris Masters 2024 Men’s Singles semifinals: Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune preview, prediction, and live stream details
Holger Rune hopes to join Alexander Zverev in Turin for the ATP Finals by reclaiming the Paris Masters this week.
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The final Masters Series event in Paris has reached a crucial stage as Alexander Zverev faces Holger Rune for a spot in the final. Rune’s chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals are hanging by a thread, and he hopes to recapture the form that led him to victory at the 2022 Paris Masters. Zverev, who has already secured his place in the season finale, is aiming for his second Masters 1000 title of the year after his earlier win in Rome.
The Paris Masters has a history of surprising results, with many lower-ranked players making deep runs or even winning the tournament. This year, the season has been largely dominated by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, neither of them has advanced to the later rounds of this event.
Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune: Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Paris Masters 2024
- Match: Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune
- Date: November 2, 2024
- Venue: AccorHotels Arena, Bercy, Paris
- Round: Semifinals
- Time: TBD
- Surface: Indoor Hard Court
Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune: Match Preview
Alexander Zverev entered the Paris Masters with some uncertainty. Health complications and the possibility of ending his season early before the ATP Finals were concerns. Despite this, he has managed to progress well and gain match experience.
So far in the Paris Masters, the Roland Garros runner-up has defeated Tallon Griekspoor, Arthur Fils, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. He has dropped only one set, which came against Fils in the Round of 16.
Holger Rune, in contrast, did not have a first-round bye like Zverev. He secured victories over Matteo Arnaldi, Alexander Bublik, Arthur Cazaux, and Alex de Minaur to reach the semifinals. Along the way, he has lost two sets.
Rune’s chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals have improved, partly because all other contenders for the Finals exited the Paris Masters early. This includes de Minaur, the ninth seed of this year’s tournament.
Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune: Match Prediction
Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune have faced each other three times in their careers, with the German leading their head-to-head 2-1. Two of their matches took place in 2024, both of which were won by Zverev. One of these encounters was at Roland Garros, where Rune had a strong chance to reach the quarterfinals but ultimately lost in a five-set battle.
Zverev is considered the favorite going into this match based on his win-loss record and his overall performance this season. However, his medical condition may prevent him from finishing strong.
Meanwhile, Rune has a valuable opportunity to secure a spot in the ATP Finals at the last moment. He will be eager to make the most of this chance. Given the tournament’s history of producing unexpected winners, this edition could potentially deliver another surprise.
Match Prediction: Holger Rune to win in three sets
Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune: Live Stream Details
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- Brazil – ESPN Brazil
- India: Tennis TV
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