# Strong serve helps Zverev beat Jódar in ATP Finals opener > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/5472702 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 5 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 15, 2026, 9:03 AM · Read it: 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. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 15, 2026, 5:02 AM: [Alexander Zverev beats Rafael Jodar in straight sets to begin ATP Finals 2026: Latest updates and reaction]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Follow live reaction as the ATP Finals began with a win for the world No. 1. - Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 AM: [ATP Finals Day 1 Preview: Zverev vs. Jodar and Shelton vs. Fils]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) The 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. - Nov 15, 2026, 7:23 AM: [ATP Finals tennis: Alexander Zverev beats Rafael Jódar in straight sets – as it happened]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left) Alexander 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. - Nov 15, 2026, 9:03 AM: [Strong serve helps Zverev beat Jódar in ATP Finals opener]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) 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. - Nov 15, 2026, 9:40 AM: [Alexander Zverev Wins ATP Finals Opening Match Against Rafael Jodar, Praises Rival, & Flaunts Customized World No. 1 Kit]() — EssentiallySports (Sports) Alexander 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