Zverev, who won the title in 2018 and 2021, stood firm in the face of a fast start from Rublev to clinch his Tour-leading 67th win of 2024 in just 72 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After improving to 7-3 in the pair\u2019s ATP Head-2-Head series, the German will continue his hat-trick hunt against Casper Ruud, who earlier upset third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the John Newcombe Group.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI thought it was a very solid match from my end. Against anyone here, you have to play your best to have a chance, you have to be solid [and] mentally strong. I feel like I did that today, I felt like I used my chances quite well and I'm obviously happy with this win,\" Zverev was quoted by ATP.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rublev came out firing as he raced through the first 13 points on his serve, according to ATP Stats. However, a slip in the seventh game allowed Zverev to seize the first break of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The German, known for his patience, waited for the right moment in the second set, breaking in the ninth game to extend his strong record in round-robin matches at the event (6-1).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rublev came out firing as he raced through the first 13 points on his serve, according to ATP Stats. However, a slip in the seventh game allowed Zverev to seize the first break of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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