Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share with you some top picks for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, where the best of the best are battling it out for the year-end championship.
The second day of round-robin competition is packed with some intense matchups. Let’s dive right in!
(2) Alexander Zverev vs. (8) Andrey Rublev
There’s a lot to like about Zverev’s chances at the year-end championship, both in this match and overall. The German is coming off a title at the Rolex Paris Masters, where he dropped just one set all week. He also loves this tournament, having won it in both 2018 and 2021. Rublev, on the other hand, isn’t playing well at the moment and hasn’t fared well at the Nitto ATP Finals either. In other words, it’s a completely different story for the Russian. He is 3-5 in his last eight matches and is 4-9 all time at the YEC. Basically every check mark is in Zverev’s box, so he should roll.
(3) Carlos Alcaraz vs. (6) Casper Ruud
Alcaraz and Ruud will be going head-to-head for the fifth time in their careers on Monday. All four of their previous meetings have gone the way of Alcaraz, who is 9-1 lifetime in total sets against Ruud. There is no reason to think anything will change in this one. Alcaraz may not be in great form at the moment, but Ruud has been even worse of late. The Norwegian is 2-8 in his last 10 matches dating back to the U.S. Open. He also has no love for indoor hard courts. This is a good opportunity for Alcaraz to ease into the tournament and regain some confidence.
These matchups are just two of the many exciting matches happening at the Nitto ATP Finals this week. The competition is fierce, and it’s anyone’s game. Whether you’re in Miami or Turin, these matches are definitely worth tuning in for.
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Yours truly,
Mia