Alcaraz & Rublev Look For First Win; Zverev vs Ruud | Nitto ATP Finals 2024 Highlights Day 4

[@MARCELLUSRussell]

I am from Norway and as you expect a huge Ruud fan, I really wished that he would win this game, I even put 25$ on Stake but its ok because eventho he lost I still think he played at a high level and he had the chance to win against Zverev which is already a good sign that Ruud is back in top form 😁

[@RedAdeptRogue]

I love Ruud. He reminds me a lot of David Ferrer-a gritty fighter with a very gentle personality. I think Casper's best days are still ahead of him. Ferrer didn't reach his peak until his late twenties/early thirties.

[@HockeyMan666]

What I like about Ruud is that he is humble in victory and defeat. Isnt that most norwegians tho?

[@TrinhHoaiVanLan]

Ruud will be top 1 in the world in the future mark my words

[@VõNgọcHảo]

zverev gameplay is outrageous right now

[@LoralynNhiênNhã]

I love how Rublev “celebrates” and thanks God win or lose. Great match

[@pvp00700]

I'm so pleased to see Ruud playing some quality tennis again!

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

if he beats Andrey and Carlos lose against Alexander he is in semifinal.

[@Escuniverse4168]

​@@MaximeGueleguetie He might qualify even if Alcaraz beats Zverev or if Rublev beats him😍

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

@@Escuniverse4168 if he beats Andrey and Carlos lose against Alexander he is in semifinal.

[@Escuniverse4168]

@@MaximeGueleguetie In that case, he qualifies for sure, but also in other cases, he has even chances to win the semi final if he beats Rublev in 2 sets and Alcaraz beats Zverev in 2 sets

[@jessemurage]

This group is crazy coz no one has qualified for the semis. Even Ruby can still qualify

[@tucker3601]

Great matches so far, Zverev is playing incredibly well. Ruud could very well make it into the semis also.

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

yes if he beats Andrey and if Carlos lose against Alexander.

[@vindukur100]

even if carlos wins against Zverev , Ruud will mkst likely make it

[@vindukur100]

will come down to sets ,etc. Zverev has to win 1 set to qualify and then if ruud wins arlos is out

[@strebier1603]

Zverev finally found his offensive forehand.

[@ivanhall6482]

And it's massive!

[@jeunehomme_jun]

Casper is a true gentleman ! Whether he loses or wins, he always shows a great attitude. Nicest guy on tour with Grigor !

[@vindukur100]

so is Sinner as nice as they come.

[@MrSuperOurs]

@@vindukur100 Yeah but Sinner is injecting syringes up his ass and pretends he doesn't know about it so...

[@VVVinh]

agree

[@pauljohnson6019]

Being nice and being talented in tennis are not necessarily positively correlated.

[@bravedeveloper]

Lo malo es que por eso la pechea

[@ozzyakram441]

I like how Zverev is coming to the net more often now

[@anandbee]

Zverev finally playing like a champion.

[@Antarès-w3k]

Good to see Zverev back at his prime (with the weird grunts in addition😅) Rooting for him and looking forward to the expected final against Sinner 😁

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

carlitos*.

[@mcoc-Xcalius22222]

If Alcaraz will actually lock in he’ll beta zverev, but rn I have zverev beating him tomorrow in 3 and Rudd losing in 2, Alcaraz and zverev will go to the semis and fritz and sinner will

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

@@mcoc-Xcalius22222 we ll see🥱🥱🥱

[@sawyer7191]

The use of prime is weird. Prime signals a lasting length of time, not a couple of matches or a few weeks! Needs to be over an extended period of time, essentially over mutual surfaces in the season! Lol

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

@ SAY IT BRO. CARLITOS WILL DESTROY ALEXANDER.

[@Ryvc1202-x9y]

Zverev’s brother Mischa has really helped Zverev improve his volleys over the years. I remember when Mischa was one of the last few players who served and volley back in 2017.

[@vininio]

You remember 2017? WOW!

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Great game by Zverev. 👍

[@graymcmic1419]

Which one?

[@rohitbalakrishnan5004]

Zverev Ruud was top class until 4-3 in the second.

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

logic? after a break match is done?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@miyazakizachary5108]

I told u. Zverev intensity is a world class. He gonna win his first grandslam. No doubt.

[@ultrasound1459]

POV: Sinner

[@Jiteshpunse]

Bro is flexing that he already told the internet 😂

[@pauljohnson6019]

Doubt it, Alcaraz is the one likely to win AO and Wimbledon next year, Zverev chokes in big moments, GS are a different ball game, he's finished.

[@nikhils2381]

Wow haven't seen Zverev hit his forehand this good in a long time ...

[@mrks.-]

This beats zverevs 9.6 match rating lately. One of his most mature matches ever. Forehand backhand serving court coverage net play.. All 5*.. come on bring this trophy home to germany, you derserve it. Next step is a fckn GS...

[@AntonioMac3301]

2 separate points I'm noticing where Alcaraz is pulling in Rublev to put him in a bad position: 1:50 - Rublev hits a backhand (almost inside out) to Alcaraz's forehand and Alcaraz does a defensive forehand slice to slow down the pace to allow him to recover. This slice actually is pretty short, and Rublev has to step inside the baseline (no man's land). Since the ball is short with heavy amounts of backspin, hitting an offensive topspin shot is difficult, but Rublev still gits a great forehand. However, because he is inside the baseline, when Alcaraz returns with a deep forehand, Rublev is forced into an awkward shot: running backwards and has to hit an on-the-rise backhand against a loopy forehand from Alcaraz. This is pretty difficult to hit, even for pros like Rublev, so Rublev's following backhand at 1:55 is weak, allowing Alcaraz to capitalize on a high ball in the center of the court. This allowed Alcaraz to flatten out his forehand and also hit a wider angle, granting him a winner A similar story goes for 2:11 - Alcaraz hits a short, low backhand slice to draw Rublev in. When Rublev returns the slice, he is drawn into the court as he backhand slices the ball back to Alcaraz forehand. Alcaraz knows Rublev is drawn into the court, and he hits a deep ball to force Rublev to backpedal and cover more ground. Running backwards is always harder than running forwards, and Alcaraz's forehand is not only deep but at a great angle, granting him another winner

[@FATCAP]

Great analysis, thanks

[@suchencys]

I feel Alcaraz is using more slices since US open.

[@BugsySiegel-l3k]

man you really know your stuff. is hitting into space still the main way players try to break down their opponents? or is wrong footing the dominant strategy these days?

[@kaialoha]

Low slow BH is Achilles heel of 2hbh. Cannot do anything but ladle it back and now you're stuck in a bad position trying to recover. Fed's fav tactic off a high BH. Only remedy is a heavy sidespin short approach down the line sideT and smother the net. No one can do this these days. No one can teach this cept maybe an old school Aussie like Rochie.

[@phil9855]

Alcaraz wins the Group - If He Beats Zverev and Ruud loses - If He Beats Zverev with More than 6 Games different in straight Sets and Ruud don't win in straight - If He beats Zverev with more than 8 Games and Ruud wins straight 7-6; 7-6 Ruud wins the Group - If he wins over Rublev in straight with and Zverev loses tight in straight vs Alcaraz - If Alcaraz wins 6-0; 6-0, Ruud must win in straight with 7 Games More than Rublev Zverev wins the Group - If He wins a set vs Alcaraz and loses - If He loses in 2 Tiebreaks or 6-7; 4-6 or 6-7; 5-7 and Ruud wins in 2 Tiebreaks - Win vs. Alcaraz ------------------------------- Ruud is Out - If He wins 2-1 Sets vs. Rublev; Alcaraz wins in Straight - If He loses and Alcaraz wins - If He loses vs. Rublev clear in straight and Alcaraz loses in straight Alcaraz is Out - If He loses in straight vs. Zverev, Rublev wins clear or Ruud Wins straight or wins a Set - If He loses 1-2 and Ruud loses 1-2 without 6 Games different between Alcaraz and Ruud - If He loses 1-2 and Ruud wins Zverev is OUT - If he loses in straight vs. Alcaraz with 6 or More Games different and Ruud wins in Straight --------------------------- Rublev in the Semis -If He wins clear vs. Ruud (6-3 6-3 or Clearer) and Alcaraz loses in Straight

[@imnotanactualscammer2990]

It’s anyone’s game really

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Crazy combos 😂 Anything can happen

[@mrks.-]

Thx bro

[@SoulReflexions]

I think Alcaraz can also be out even if he wins against Zverev

[@Biwo-by3hq]

Carlos chance is low which is good , Ruud deserve to be in the semis

[@marcoschincaglia]

Zverev vs. Alcaraz will be a game to watch

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

if Alexander take a set to Carlitos he is in semifinal.

[@ΣπυροςΚροκος-η9κ]

Tι να δούμε τσόντα θα ναι.σβηστος θα περάσει ο Σάσα με 2-0.ο Καρλίτος έχει ξεφουσκώσει.απο τον ρουντ έχασε.μονο τον πεσμένο ρουμπλεφ κατάφερε να κερδίσει.απο το σασα άμα παρει τρία γκειμς κατόρθωμα θα ναι.

[@ΣπυροςΚροκος-η9κ]

​@@MaximeGueleguetieΣάσα με κλειστά μάτια 2-0.ο ποιο φορμαρισμένος είναι.μονο ο εξωγήινος μπορεί να τον κερδίσει .ο Ισπανός έχει ξεφουσκώσει πάλι.απο τον ρουντ τον ήπιε είδη.μονο τον πεσμένο ρουμπλεφ καταφέρνει να κερδισει

[@vindukur100]

and if Ruud wins acter that Carlos is out

[@colethomas903]

@vindukur100 not if Casper wins in 3

[@rasheedahabdullah2726]

Wonderful and Congrats Zverev a job well done!👀🎾🙌💪👏👍🏽🤝

[@Gruzditas]

Andrej Rublev despite the loss, he looked very strong. I would say one of the best performances lately. Carlos Alcaraz, come on, how it is possible to run all arround the court and win such points. That was crazy to watch :)

[@JoannaWillis-g5e]

Over the years, Zverev's brother Mischa has been a major contributor to his volley improvement. In 2017, Mischa was among the final players to serve and volley, as I recall.

[@knotwilg3596]

Today only Cressy and he's not even T100 anymore

[@RLP69guitar]

I like the intensive engaged and also emotional way how Rublev playing tennis and even in case of a close loss he is a sportsmanship guy with friendly gesture to his opponent. He thanks god with a crucifixion gesture also after losses. Great attitude 👍

[@amandagibson838]

Good luck Sasha ❤❤

[@brendajohnson5525]

So good to see wounded warrior Carlos fight for a win. Nose strip Carlos is awesome! This is the most exciting match of the tournament so far. Get rest and continue healing.

[@julien5460]

Il va se faire éclater Alcaraz 😂

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

logic there was the first tie break of this masters.

[@Mangoshake2021]

Good grief fan girl 😂

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

@@Mangoshake2021 ???????????????????

[@Slapprrrr]

I was beginning to get tired of Carlos regime, it’s crazy how no one can beat him lmao

[@elmokhtaranjar8577]

Les 2 athlètes sont aimable et à la hauteur.ils méritent un grand chlem...

[@mariacoser9383]

From Brasil. I’m fan of this boy 👏👏👏👏

[@Yassinehadiri]

You cannot hate Alcaraz! 😳🤍

[@mireafelder8194]

Sinner and Djokovic fans hate Alcaraz a lot. 😔

[@Yassinehadiri]

@@mireafelder8194 I’m a Djokovic and Sinner fan btw 😅

[@gomeraviji]

Zverev has really red lined his game. He is burning his opponents with his scorching forehands, unrealistic accuracy, and resolve of a god. Even Sinner will find it hard to defy him this week. Amazing tennis really from the German over the last few months.

[@ToxicEdPlays]

bro sascha is so cracked hes gon win 😊

[@rasheedahabdullah2726]

Ruud played well and would love to see him get back into his routine and rhythm because he can be a force to be reckoned with in my opinion 🤔👀🎾💪👏👍🏽

[@vinayakpatwardhan4408]

Love that guy however hes just not gonna beat jannik or Carlos when they are playing well..😢

[@olef4732]

@@vinayakpatwardhan4408 I do think he can beat them on Clay though. Would be nice for future tennis to get Casper back in form

[@rasheedahabdullah2726]

You all have a point there and I agree as well.🤔👍🏽😁

[@mikethebeginner]

Sometimes you just have to marvel. Alcaraz and Rublev...those guys are both just SO GOOD. About one out of three of those shots is something an amateur would brag for a year about returning. Amazing skill.

[@amarnatharora23]

all things aside, I think this baseline view of the court is the best angle to watch & understand the game of tennis! 🎾❤

[@knotwilg3596]

Tennis is a different sport than when I grew up

[@Slapprrrr]

It’s not all abt class anymore

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

Zverev, nice game, elegant look, cute man-bun. 🌟

[@maxwelltennis]

This year’s final is truly epic. I don’t know who to cheer for because I want all of them to succeed!

[@fwcustoms5997]

Endlich steht Zverev mal an der Grundlinie und rückt vor ans Netz .

[@GeorgeT370]

Ruud lost....yes....but his game got a lot more entertaining to watch....more aggressive...

[@rg2613]

Alcatraz seems to enjoy playing but Rublev is always so tense and treats it like a job

[@eddavinci8114]

Maybe just maybe, cause it's his job? 🤷‍♂️

[@eldiablo3362]

What a match for casper 👻

[@LucasEspinosa-ud2sf]

Muy solido sasha

[@sw_elian]

At this point Sinner is the only one who can beat Zverev, he looks so unbeatable right now!

[@minisergium]

Come on, Carlos can beat him

[@sagemoondancer8179]

Clean athlete Zverev will beat the doper

[@xCRI3]

Alcaraz will beat him tomorrow 😂😂

[@Fentoscopique]

​@@xCRI3 no he won't

[@zarathustra8789]

@@sagemoondancer8179 The doper who didn't dope and was acquited. You need to move on, bud.

[@danielm.valenti9607]

Partidazos. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@TheOrbofTime]

Is there something about the CA split step that is different? It seems more pronounced and slightly earlier than others? Just trying to get an understanding on how and why his movement is so much better than everyone else's!

[@ivanvalenti13]

Zverev sta giocando alla grande! Ruud fino ad ora è davvero la sorpresa di questo torneo. Alcazar ha fatto una bellissima partita, contro un buon Rublev. Sinner ha giocato benino contro un discreto Fritz, sfruttando i momenti importanti del match. Vediamo Medvedev che farà la prossima partita. vedo favorito sicuramente Zverevz, poi Sinner ed Alcaraz, ma Ruud potrebbe fare la sopresa!

[@danielramon962]

I don't really mind if Carlos has UPS and downs...because he IS human... That's why we also enjoy very much his triumphs😉

[@GoneBoi99]

Zverev's volleys have improved so much compared to the recent Paris Masters, and his forehand is actually causing problems for the opponent, will be a very exciting match against Sinner, I'm rooting for him to win this one.

[@ExpatRecords]

Zverev's new shirt is so much better, it's like extreme makeover tennis edition hahaha

[@インコ-l8e]

Ruud and Rublev, Zverev and Carlos. The two matches are very interesting. Either match could be won by anyone. The match between Zverev and Carlos, who is in great form after Paris, will be interesting to watch.

[@ΣπυροςΚροκος-η9κ]

Ζβερεβ και ρουντ οι ποιο φορμαρισμένοι σε αυτό το τουρνουά.ο Ισπανός ξεφουσκωσε.μονο τον ρουμπλεφ κατάφερνει όπου δεν είναι και στα καλύτερα του.ο ζβερεφ θα τον διαλύσει με κλειστά μάτια τον Κάρλος.ασε που είναι και δεύτερος

[@ManuelGalliguez-b6f]

My idol zverev ❤

[@pauljohnson6019]

The difference here- one person has 4GS already, the rest are on 0.

[@ilgargantini]

Once again, we had proof of the natural talent that Alcaraz has. It doesn't matter how much he'd win, he's the only player in activity with lethal combination of talent and hard work. Sinner is great but he has to work harder than Alcaraz to get to the same and higher level, as he doesn't have the same natural skills. As recent past has taught us, super hard work could overcome combination of talent and work, anyway.

[@danielnowak2958]

Alcaraz - Messi Sinner - Ronaldo

[@sonofsun25]

I love outfit from Zverev

[@Durnyful]

Alcarez has pretty much recovered now....

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

when he loses he is sick when he wins he has pretty much recovered now🤣🤣🤣🥱🥱🥱

[@Durnyful]

@MaximeGueleguetie You can't teach stupid!

[@Mangoshake2021]

He will have another excuse after he loses to sinner

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

@@Mangoshake2021 SAY IT BRO. JANNIK DESTROYS UR CARLITOS. JANNIK IS THE NEW GOAT. HATERS DON’T WANT TO ACCEPT. 🇮🇹🥕🦊🇮🇹🥕🦊🇮🇹🥕🦊

[@MaximeGueleguetie]

@@Mangoshake2021 if Alexander take a set to Carlos he is in semifinal.

[@jaqg7478]

Rublev made him a selfbreak in the 7th game of 1st set: he was 40-15 and then produced two unbelievable 🎁🎁 (the last a double fault). It' s a pity the he can't manage his nerves

[@Smileater]

I want Ruud to win this. Zverev takes advantage of his height, dropshots work against him.

[@samsum6125]

Was the ball at 4:29 out and wasn't called so???

[@劉紹楷-w9p]

Maybe is because the camera angle.

[@verena21.7]

Lets goo Carlitos and Zverev 🇪🇸🎾🇩🇪

[@cardboardmr.4404]

Zverev seems to finally find a way to attack by his forehand

[@paulokenzoyamasaki]

Rublev needs to improve his game! Rublev has a lot of capacity to go far in tournaments, but it's defeats like this that weigh heavily when it comes to moving up a level. He faced a “sick” Alcaraz and came from a tough defeat against Casper. This was a game made for Rublev to eliminate the Spaniard from the ATP FINALS and stay alive in the tournament. However, Rublev needs to renew his game, as this is not the first time he has hit the post at important moments and this cost him an early elimination from the competition. Something I notice is that Rublev loses himself a lot emotionally and this makes him lose control of the game. Alcaraz deserves credit for playing “sick” and, after a defeat in the debut, recovering in the competition. It's difficult to see Alcaraz with mental health problems. Alcaraz has a very strong psychology.

[@mg_streetkandi]

Rublev could really benefit from learning how to counter punch more with some variety and attacking the net..He is just getting hit and scrambling too much..He need to cut time and attack more.

[@CacheTaFace2]

Zverev looking scary 🥶

[@andreacurioso5792]

Love that zverver is playing more offensive only after Roger told him to do so!❤

[@pauljohnson6019]

Well, Roger failed to take his own advice, at Wimbledon 2019, maybe he would be on 21 slams 9 Wimbledons if he did.

[@Blorbifink]

Good tactic from Zverev to force Ruud back, then hit an approach shot and come in

[@juliogrijalva931]

When Carlitos is on fire 🔥

[@simonedevignani2460]

zverev gameplay is outrageous right now

[@bonzwah1]

Zverev beating ruud forehand to forehand. Crazy stuff.

[@saurabhsharma4304]

He will beat sinner also forehand to forehand..

[@trueindian1339]

Rudd is playing so well, but Zeverev is playing insane.

[@Mitch-z1t]

What’s amazing about Zverev is he has a terrible 2nd serve and achieved what he has

[@urai87]

I love how Rublev “celebrates” and thanks God win or lose. Great match

[@Biwo-by3hq]

Sasha Ruud to be in semis

[@ENERGYMAXXING]

I thought Ruud is gonna win bc of the thumbnail. Finally no spoilers, huh? ;)

[@cks2020693]

one of the better strategically played game by Alcaraz, Rublev isn't the best player with footwork, Alcaraz was forcing him to move the whole match

[@alecp02]

Fair play to Zverev, but where has this form from Ruud come from? On indoor no less!

[@mostynf]

Zverev is in good form, I don’t really agree he’ll never win a slam as some people seem to think. His chance should come, especially if Sinner was suspended for a while.

[@rafaelafernandez1255]

Alc❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@francisvandermosen302]

If it wasn't for Alcaraz, all this would be yawn, yawn.

[@daanbruigom2913]

Uoh ! 💪 Ahh !✊

[@Jose-s1i1l]

Sinner-Alcaraz Zverev-Fritz. Sinner takes it.

[@uhoraningogabruce626]

Poor Ruud. So docile

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Looks like the meta in tennis today really is to be 2m tall 💀

[@watermelonindianboi]

Zverev remains me of when nadal hits down the line forhands

[@sawyer7191]

Ruud is a great player but he doesn’t do a great job at using his legs arm to hit flat. He gave average so much time to get to the ball with all that shape. Zverev is tall and he will hit the ball down and flat because it’s in his strike zone. Zverev has to take no risk on Ruud’s rally balls, and Ruud was playing safe which means he went into the match expecting to lose

[@sunmanyi3265]

If Alcaraz bt Zverev 6-2, 6-3 and Ruud bt Rublev with identical score, Zverev will be out. Same scenario like the WTA Semifinals.

[@ENRI_PR]

Zverev le hizo caso a Federer y por fin decidió pegarle a la pelota y ser agresivo

[@MrPiotrV]

ruud really needs to be smarter some times. so many opportunities to kill points and he just sends the ball back to where zverev can easily hit it

[@olef4732]

Agree. Specially on his forehand. Just crosses it back instead of firing it down the line.

[@KevinHenderson-r4v]

Rublev just isn't top tier

[@김지리산-k3n]

즈베레프시대가열리는구나

[@劉紹楷-w9p]

I love Sascha but it's too early to say that.

[@miteshrana5976]

When it comes to Ruud vs Alcaraz it's a toss up; vs. Zverev it's no contest. Go figure

[@sonofsun25]

Casper "la viola" Ruud

[@alexcooper3007]

Что ж ты рудик алькатраса наказал а зверюгу нет...а я говорил что сейчас самый сильный это зверь....по ходу в финале против пинокио будет играть,если в полу не встретятся!

[@Jake-f5s]

Spoiler blocker

[@enricobusetto722]

Good strategy against Zverev is drop shot

[@naysayer1238]

Bummer, eight matches, zero 3 setters.

[@superg3962]

Damn if I could hit a 157kph winner I'd wear a sock on my nose!

[@AlvaroBracamonteRosales]

🎉🎉🎉

[@thomaspeiker5577]

Bei Rublev ist keine Spielintelligenz zu erkennen 👍

[@Stu49583]

He just bashes the ball braindead mode

[@MiniHasSwag]

wanted rublev to move on so bad :(

[@realbillymiller1011]

The latest fashion accessory in tennis...nose widget to help you breathe...just wait, they'll all be wearing them.

[@JimEdmiston]

Zverev needs to quit with the lame groaning and shirt lifting. Total loser.

[@SteveO21M]

If all you do is BWEEHH and hardly ever come in on your good shots, you’re not going to win any championships.

[@Stu49583]

Rublev's "bweehh"s are actually so cringe at this point.

[@Kumagood]

Zverev is too strong to Ruud