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Sinner Defeats Zverev to Clinch ATP Finals Semifinal Berth and Top His Group

The defending champion saved every break point he faced with standout serving to lock up qualification with a match to spare.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour 36 minutes at Turin’s Inalpi Arena to reach the last four.
  • Sinner struck 12 aces to Zverev’s 7 and converted 2 of 4 break chances, while the German went 0 for 7 on break points.
  • The win secures first place in the Bjorn Borg group; his final round‑robin match against Ben Shelton is scheduled for Friday and is now a formality, with Shelton already eliminated.
  • Sinner will face the runner‑up from the Connors group in the semifinals, with the MusettiAlcaraz result influencing potential pairings and the year‑end No. 1 picture.
  • Zverev showed visible frustration after missed chances, and Sinner said it was a difficult match decided by key serves, adding that any discussion about coach Darren Cahill’s future will come after the tournament.