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Strong serve helps Zverev beat Jódar in ATP Finals opener
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- 3 more outlets picked it up in the last 3 hours, most recently EssentiallySports, Yahoo Sports, Guardian.
World number one Alexander Zverev began the WTA Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over debutant Rafael Jódar in Turin on Sunday. German Zverev, who won this title in 2018 and 2021, is coming off his best year having taken his maiden Grand Slam titles in Paris and New York.
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- EssentiallySportsAlexander Zverev Wins ATP Finals Opening Match Against Rafael Jodar, Praises Rival, & Flaunts Customized World No. 1 KitAlexander Zverev had plenty to celebrate as he arrived in Turin for the ATP Finals. The German entered the season-ending tournament with a new achievement attached to his name, and he made sure his first appearance reflected it. But before the celebrations could take over, he had a young opponent to deal with. Rafael Jodar
- Yahoo SportsStrong serve helps Zverev beat Jódar in ATP Finals openerWorld number one Alexander Zverev began the WTA Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over debutant Rafael Jódar in Turin on Sunday. German Zverev, who won this title in 2018 and 2021, is coming off his best year having taken his maiden Grand Slam titles in Paris and New York.
- GuardianATP Finals tennis: Alexander Zverev beats Rafael Jódar in straight sets – as it happenedAlexander Zverev, the world No 1, opens up his bid to claim another ATP Finals title with a routine 6-4, 6-4 win over Rafael Jódar in TurinFirst set: Zverev 5-3 Jódar* (*next server)Shall I just repeat my entry from Zverev’s last service game? This was almost identical, 17 of 18 first serves in and eight aces now.
- Sports IllustratedATP Finals Day 1 Preview: Zverev vs. Jodar and Shelton vs. FilsThe ATP Finals open Sunday with Zverev vs. Jodar and Shelton vs. Fils. See the head-to-heads, what’s at stake, and who could advance from the McEnroe Group.
- The Athletic(subscription required)Alexander Zverev beats Rafael Jodar in straight sets to begin ATP Finals 2026: Latest updates and reactionFollow live reaction as the ATP Finals began with a win for the world No. 1.