Zverev beats Jódar in straight sets to open ATP Finals campaign
Alexander Zverev opened his ATP Finals campaign with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Rafael Jódar in Turin, taking one break in each set.
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Alexander Zverev began his ATP Finals campaign with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Rafael Jódar in Turin on Sunday, needing one break in each set to beat the Spanish debutant.
The German, 29, is the world’s top-ranked player, while Jódar, 20, is ranked 11th and playing at the season-ending tournament for the first time. The event features eight players divided into groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Zverev will also face Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils in the group stage. Shelton and Fils were due to play each other later on Sunday.
Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner, the world number two, is absent because of injury.
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