Carlos Alcaraz overcomes illness to defeat Andrey Rublev, while Alexander Zverev defeats Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals in Turin.

Four-time grand slam champion has had respiratory issues and wore pink nasal tape in a comfortable win, faces German next.

Alexander Zverev has got off to a brilliant start in his ATP Finals campaign, having beaten Andrey Rublev in straight sets. The two players faced off on Tuesday at the Inalpi Arena, where Zverev came out on top with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-4. The win marks his 67th this season and takes him into the second round of the tournament.

Alexander Zverev plays against Andrey Rublev in a group stage match of the ATP World Tour Finals 2024. Here's everything you need to know to catch all the action, including when, where, and how to watch the live coverage.

Alexander Zverev triumphed over Andrey Rublev with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in their ATP Finals opener in Turin. Zverev's victory, mirroring their 2023 enc

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz made light of feeling under the weather as he dispatched Russia's Andrey Rublev in impressive fashion to revive his ATP Finals hopes on Wednesday. The Spanish four-times Grand Slam champion has been suffering with respiratory issues in Turin and wore pink nasal tape against Rublev but enjoyed a resounding 6-3 7-6(8) victory.

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing in straight sets to Alexander Zverev.

I was really calm," Alcaraz said. “I just focused on my game and what I have to do and forgetting I'm not feeling well." Alcaraz scribbled 'Valencia' on a TV monitor after his victory to show support for compatriots hit by recent floods.