Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev Prediction: Alcaraz will win again

The Round 1 of Tennis Tour Finals continues with Carlos Alcaraz facing Alexander Zverev in the Red Group. Other names in the Red Group are Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.

The first point will be up for grabs in this game and both players will be aiming for maximum points to aid their progression to the knockout stages. This will also be their 7th career meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is ranked 2nd on the ATP ranking at the moment after a brilliant year. He recorded a total of 63 wins this year, while losing 10 matches and he went on to win 6 titles. He won the ATP Spain Men's Singles, ATP Great Britain Men's Singles, Wimbledon Men's Singles, Hopman Cup, etc.

Carlos Alcaraz will hope to get a good start after his recent defeat against Roman Safiullin in France Men's Open in Paris. He lost the game in straight sets, by 6-3, 6-4 scoreline. And in Carlos’ last 10 matches, he won 6 matches and lost 4.

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Alexander Zverev in back-to-back meetings in straight sets.

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev has another opportunity to get his first win over Carlos Alcaraz this year. He played against Carlos Alcaraz twice and lost both games. With the most recent being the US Men's Open last month.

Alexander Zverev is ranked 8th on the ATP rankings at the moment. He recorded 53 wins this year and lost 23 matches, while winning 2 titles.

Alexander is coming off a defeat against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP France Men's Singles. He lost 7-6, 6-4 in both sets to crash out of the competition. Alexander Zverev also won only 4 of his last 10 matches.

Against Carols Alcaraz, he lost twice this year. And overall Alexander Zverev won 3 of their 6 meetings.

Analysis and Predictions

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Alexander twice this year and he should be able to handle himself in this game without pressure. Alexander struggled in both meetings against Carlos Alcaraz and failed to win a single set.

• Carlos Alcaraz to Win First Set and Win the Match at 1.727 Odds
• Correct Score 2-0 at 2.03 Odds
• Under 22.5 at 1.90 Odds