ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev vs Andrey Rublev; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Preview

The Nitto ATP Finals is the year-end championship for the top eight singles players and doubles teams on the ATP Tour. It is being held this year at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, from November 13-20. The tournament is divided into two groups, with the top two finishers in each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev are two of the players who have qualified for the ATP Finals this year. Both players have had successful seasons, with Zverev winning two Masters 1000 titles and Rublev winning five ATP 500 titles.

Zverev is the second seed in the tournament, while Rublev is the seventh seed. The two players are scheduled to meet in the round-robin stage on Tuesday, November 15.

Head-to-Head

Zverev and Rublev have met 10 times on the ATP Tour, with Zverev leading the head-to-head 6-4.

Their most recent meeting came in the final of the 2022 Madrid Open, which Zverev won in three sets.

However, Rublev has won two of their last three meetings, including a victory in the semi-finals of the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Prediction

Zverev is the slight favorite to win this match, but Rublev is a dangerous opponent who is capable of beating anyone on his day.

The match is likely to be close, and it could go either way. However, Zverev's experience in big matches may give him the edge.

Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in three sets.