ATP Year-End Finals: Alcaraz advances to the semi-finals to face Djokovic – Sports – China Engineering Network

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ATP Year-End Finals: Alcaraz advances to semi-finals to face Djokovic

Xinhua News Agency, Berlin, November 17 (Reporter Liu Yang) In the red group singles match of the Men’s Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP) year-end finals held in Turin, Italy on the 17th, Alcaraz defeated Medvedev, who had advanced in advance. Advance to the first place in the group and will face Djokovic in the semi-finals.

On November 17, Alcaraz celebrated scoring in the game. Published by Xinhua News Agency (photo by Augusto Casasoli)

The No. 2 singles seed, Spaniard Alcaraz, defeated the No. 3 seed, Russian star Medvedev 6:4, 6:4. While avenging the loss at the US Open, he advanced to the top of the group with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. . Medvedev qualified second in the group.

“The most important thing I did today was to stay mentally strong. There were a couple of very difficult service games and his (Medvedev) returns were incredible and put a lot of pressure on me. Stay calm and determined in this situation. Mentality is the key to my chance to win,” Alcaraz said.

On November 17, Alcaraz returned the ball during the game. Published by Xinhua News Agency (photo by Augusto Casasoli)

In another match, German player Zverev defeated Russian player Rublev in straight sets 6:4, 6:4, ending his journey with his 55th victory this season. Although Zverev also had two wins and one loss, he missed the semifinals due to set disadvantage. Rublev failed to win in the group stage and was eliminated with three consecutive defeats.

Medvedev will face No. 4 seed Sinner at home in the semifinals, and Alcaraz will face top seed Serbian star Djokovic.

Alcaraz said: “This will be one of the most difficult challenges I face – facing Novak (Djokovic) in the ATP Year-End Finals. I will give it my all and enjoy the game, just like I have in the past Did it in a few games.”

In men’s doubles, the defending champion Ram of the United States and Salisbury of the United Kingdom, who have already qualified for promotion, defeated the Australian combination of Riki Hijikata and Kubler, who had missed the qualification, 5:7, 6:1, 10:2; The combination of Indian player Bopanna and Australian player Eboden defeated Dutch player Koolhof and British player Skupski 6:4, 7:6(5) to lock in the semi-finals.