Alexander Zverev captured the ATP Tour Finals title by outplaying the defending champion, Daniil Medvedev. The final in Turin was unexpectedly one-sided, with Zverev securing a comfortable 6-4, 6-4 win in straight sets. This marks the second time the German star has won this prestigious event. It has been a flawless year for the 24-year-old, who has converted every single one of his six final appearances into trophies. Zverev also achieved a rare feat by beating the world's top two ranked players in the same tournament's semifinals and final, joining the ranks of Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, and Andre Agassi.
Alexander Zverev defeated defending champion Daniil Medvedev to win the ATP Tour finals title. Alexander Zverev outclassed Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Surprisingly, it was a one-sided final in Turin. The German star clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the World no.2 Medvedev. Zverev played brilliantly to earn the second ATP Finals title in his career. The 24-year-old German has won six titles in six finals this year. Zverev became the fourth player to beat the top two players in the world in the semis and final of the season-ending event. He joined Ivan Lendl (1982), Stefan Edberg (1989), and Andre Agassi (1990).
Zverev's road to victory began with a surprising semifinal win against the world number one, Novak Djokovic. He then faced Medvedev, whom he had previously lost to during the round-robin phase. Coming into the final with a history of five consecutive losses to the Russian, Zverev completely reversed the trend with a commanding performance. This isn't Zverev's first taste of success at the ATP Finals, as the Olympic champion previously took the title in 2018. The match was relatively brief, as Zverev needed just 1 hour and 16 minutes to defeat the US Open winner.
With a stellar 32-4 record since winning gold in Tokyo, Zverev is expected to be a top contender in 2022. He set the tone early in the final with powerful serves and aggressive returns. A bit of luck also played a role when a backhand net-cord gave him a crucial break. Although he missed a chance to double his lead at 3-1, Zverev kept his momentum while Medvedev fought hard to stay competitive.
Staying disciplined with his strategy, Zverev closed out a fantastic first set in 34 minutes with a powerful serving game. The world number three was incredibly efficient, winning 80% of his first-serve points, while Medvedev struggled, winning only 59% and lacking his usual spark during the championship match.
Medvedev desperately needed a strong start to the second set, but he faltered early, handing Zverev a break after a loose forehand. Throughout the set, the world number two struggled to find his rhythm or regain control of the match.
Though Medvedev managed to push the game to deuce at 3-2, Zverev remained composed and kept the Russian at bay. The German sealed the victory with a precise wide ace. By the end of the match, Zverev had recorded 8 aces compared to Medvedev's 3.