Stefanos Tsitsipas achieved a well-deserved qualification for the ATP Finals after defeating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the third round of the Paris Masters. Tsitsipas expressed his relief and excitement, stating, “What a great relief to finally get that spot. I’ve been working extremely hard the whole year to be in Turin. I’m thrilled to be playing good tennis.”
In this thrilling encounter, Tsitsipas secured his first win against a top 10 player this season. Demonstrating his skill and determination, he hit an impressive 37 winners compared to Zverev’s 28. The Greek player started strong, taking a commanding 3-0 lead. However, he faltered when serving for the first set at 5-3, allowing Zverev to fight back. Despite this setback, Tsitsipas regrouped and displayed his mental strength, eventually winning the first set in a tiebreaker.
Tsitsipas continued to dominate in the second set, breaking Zverev in the opening game and maintaining his composure until the end. He sealed his victory with his 10th ace, securing his place in the ATP Finals. Although Zverev still has a chance to qualify, his fate now rests on the results of other players.
In addition to Tsitsipas, the ATP Finals will feature top players such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, and Andrey Rublev, who have already secured their spots. However, the competition for the final two spots is fierce.
Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur received a walkover into the quarterfinals after Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament due to questionable scheduling. De Minaur will face Andrey Rublev in the next round, hoping to secure his place in the ATP Finals.
Hubert Hurkacz
Hubert Hurkacz, the 11th seed, defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6-4, 6-3, earning a spot in the quarterfinals. He will face Grigor Dimitrov, who cruised past Alexander Bublik with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory. Both players are vying for one of the remaining spots in the ATP Finals.
Exciting Quarterfinal Matches
Another intriguing matchup awaits as Karen Khachanov, the 2018 Paris Masters champion, clinched a hard-fought victory against qualifier Roman Safiullin. Khachanov rallied back after losing the first set to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. He will now face Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals, promising an intense battle on the court.
Stefanos Tsitsipas’s qualification for the ATP Finals is well-deserved and a testament to his hard work and dedication throughout the year. With an impressive victory over Alexander Zverev, Tsitsipas has proved himself as a formidable competitor. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect thrilling matches and intense duels as players fight for their place in the prestigious ATP Finals.
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