On day 4 of the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz responded with a much-improved efficiency, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-3 7-6(8) within the day session.
Alcaraz has been coping with some type of sickness, and he performed poorly in his opener. Nonetheless, towards Rublev, his all-around sport was extra cohesive, and he bought the job executed in 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Sascha Zverev maintained his kind within the night session by coming via a good match towards Casper Ruud 7-6(3) 6-3.
It was one other strong serving show from the second seed, who once more didn’t face a break level, profitable 78% of his service factors.
Nitto ATP Finals 2024 Day 4 Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz (3) | Andrey Rublev (8) | 6-3 7-6(8) |
| Alexander Zverev (2) | Casper Ruud (6) | 7-6(3) 6-3 |
Alcaraz Overcomes Rublev
It’s unimaginable what a pink nasal strip can do. Carlos Alcaraz bounced again impressively on Wednesday on the Nitto ATP Finals.
Like Medvedev, the Spaniard had a woeful opening match however hit again in his second group match to defeat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6(8) to get again on observe.
The third seed, who struggled with sickness in his first match, sported a nasal strip to assist his respiration, and it appeared to assist, as he was considerably again to his energetic self throughout the 96-minute encounter.
Alcaraz was compelled to deuce in his opening service sport, however after filling to transform two break factors in sport 5, he reeled off 4 straight video games to seize the opening set 6-2.
Within the second set, Rublev dug in and began to string collectively some good factors, however neither participant had any break factors because the set descended right into a tiebreak.
The tie-breaker was an evenly matched affair just like the twelve video games earlier than it. Alcaraz moved forward 5-3 to place himself in pole place however quickly confronted down a set level.
That was erased en path to holding his first match level, which wasn’t taken. One other set level needed to be saved, however on the second time of asking, he transformed to take it 10-8.
Total, it was a clone run factor, however I believed Alcaraz served higher, particularly on the primary serve, in comparison with the Ruud match, the place he was spraying it round. He simply has a number of extra instruments in his locker than Rublev, who’s somewhat little bit of a Plan A service provider.
I stunned myself. The best way that I performed at present from the baseline, with my serve. I used to be actually calm. I simply tried to be targeted on my sport and what I needed to do and neglect about that I’m not feeling nicely and that I’m sick. When you step on the court docket, it’s a must to neglect all the things, your struggles outdoors the court docket, and also you attempt to put your deal with hitting a great forehand, a great backhand, and making good ways towards the opponent. I believed I did that fairly nicely, and stunned myself. Alcaraz on coping with sickness.
Match Stats
| Carlos Alcaraz | Andrey Rublev | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 7 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 1 |
| 1st Serve Share | 70% | 70% |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 84% (37/44) | 75% (40/53) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 63% (12/19) | 52% (12/23) |
| Break Factors Saved | 0% (0/0) | 50% (2/4) |
| 1st Return Factors Received | 25% (13/53) | 16% (7/44) |
| 2nd Return Factors Received | 48% (11/23) | 37% (7/19) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 50% (2/4) | 0% (0/0) |
| Winners | 33 | 14 |
| Unforced Errors | 26 | 23 |
| Internet Factors Received | 75% (18/24) | 38% (6/16) |
| Service Factors Received | 78% (49/63) | 68% (52/76) |
| Return Factors Received | 32% (24/76) | 22% (14/63) |
| Complete Factors Received | 53% (73/139) | 47% (66/139) |
| Service Video games Received | 100% (10/10) | 82% (9/11) |
| Return Video games Received | 18% (2/11) | 0% (0/10) |
| Complete Video games Received | 57% (12/21) | 43% (9/21) |
Highlights
Zverev Zips Previous Ruud
Sascha Zverev has gained 68 matches thus far this season and picked up his newest by defeating Casper Ruud 7-6(3), 6-3 in 86 minutes.
Zverev has been in nice kind since Paris and performed solidly all through his match with the Norwegian. The match was a tightly contested affair, with no break factors within the opening set and solely fifteen factors going the best way of the returner.
Nonetheless, Zverev discovered an additional gear within the tie break, going up an instantaneous mini-break and shifting forward for an unassailable 6-1 lead earlier than taking it 7-3.
The second was additionally comparatively shut, however Zverev started to drag away on serve, dropping simply 4 factors all through the set.
Ruud, too, held comfortably, dropping simply 4 factors till the eighth sport. Nonetheless, he slipped up, and Zverev transformed the one break level of the match earlier than serving it out 6-3.
match. I believed each of us performed fairly good tennis. I’m pleased with the win. Possibly it was even higher than my first match, although the primary match was fairly good as nicely. I’m wanting ahead to Carlos now on Friday and hopefully extra matches on the weekend. Zverev on his win.
Match Stats
| Alexander Zverev | Casper Ruud | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| 1st Serve Share | 77% | 80% |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 87% (41/47) | 73% (33/45) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 64% (9/14) | 64% (7/11) |
| Break Factors Saved | 0% (0/0) | 0% (0/1) |
| 1st Return Factors Received | 27% (12/45) | 13% (6/47) |
| 2nd Return Factors Received | 36% (4/11) | 36% (5/14) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 100% (1/1) | 0% (0/0) |
| Winners | 28 | 13 |
| Unforced Errors | 19 | 9 |
| Internet Factors Received | 78% (18/23) | 78% (14/18) |
| Service Factors Received | 82% (50/61) | 71% (40/56) |
| Return Factors Received | 29% (16/56) | 18% (11/61) |
| Complete Factors Received | 56% (66/117) | 44% (51/117) |
| Service Video games Received | 100% (11/11) | 90% (9/10) |
| Return Video games Received | 10% (1/10) | 0% (0/11) |
| Complete Video games Received | 57% (12/21) | 43% (9/21) |
Highlights
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ATP Finals 2024 Day 5 Schedule
- 14:00: Taylor Fritz (5) vs Alex de Minaur (7)
- 20:30: Jannik Sinner (1) vs Daniil Medvedev (4)
