# Zverev beats Rafael Jodar to top group at the ATP Finals in Turin

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- Published: 2026-11-15T21:48:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:53:10+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Ténis
- Tags: Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals, Ben Shelton, Rafael Jódar

## Key points

- Alexander Zverev venceu Rafael Jodar por 6-4, 6-4, em Turim, na estreia no ATP Finals.
- A vitória coloca o alemão no topo do grupo John McEnroe e em boa posição para o mata-mata.
- Zverev precisa apenas de uma vitória nos próximos jogos, contra Ben Shelton e Arthur Fils, para chegar às meias-finais.

## Article

Alexander Zverev made the best possible start to his ATP Finals campaign, beating Rafael Jodar in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, in Turin. The victory puts the German at the top of the John McEnroe group and leaves him well placed to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.

After this result, Zverev now needs only one win from his next matches against Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils to secure a place in the semi-finals. The player was upbeat and pleased after his first win of the 2026 tournament, highlighting what it means to play among the best in the world. “Yes, it was very enjoyable. I’ve said before, it’s been a very good year for me. Many of the things I wanted to achieve, I have achieved this year,” said Zverev.

The player went on to speak of his passion for competing, stressing that although this is his ninth appearance at the ATP Finals, he still feels the thrill of being there every time he steps onto the court. “I want to enjoy every time I step onto this court. Today, I certainly enjoyed it. Winning always helps, but it was a good match and I hope to keep it going. Starting the tournament with a 6-4, 6-4 win is always very, very good,” said Zverev.

Despite the convincing win, Jamie Murray, a Sky Sports Tennis pundit, was somewhat sceptical about Zverev’s performance. “I think it was an impressive performance. I don’t think Sascha Zverev walked off the court thinking: ‘I played incredibly well’,” he said. Murray praised Zverev’s serve, describing it as “god-like”, but noted that the German was not entirely comfortable with his groundstrokes. “He was happy to take risks, play on his own terms, and he was rewarded for it,” he added.

Zverev and Jodar’s next matches are scheduled for Tuesday 17 November, when they will face Fils and Shelton respectively. For Jodar, a win in his next match is essential to keep his hopes in the tournament alive.