Zverev claims first win as world number one at ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev opened his ATP Finals campaign with a 6-4 6-4 win over Rafael Jodar, his first victory since becoming world number one. The result gives Zverev a confident start in Turin and reinforces his position after criticism following his rise to the top of the rankings.

Zverev won 66 matches this season, more than any other man, and has claimed two major titles while Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have dealt with injuries. Against 20-year-old Jodar, now ranked 11th after starting the year outside the top 150, Zverev dropped just 10 points on serve, landed 84% of his first serves and hit 10 aces. Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara, the defending doubles champions, also began with a win.