Author: Christina Davis

In a thrilling showdown at the Chengdu Open, Alexander Zverev claimed his second title of the 2023 season, defeating Roman Safiullin in a hard-fought three-set battle. The victory not only added another trophy to Zverev’s collection but also significantly boosted his chances of securing a spot in the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. With this win, Zverev climbed to seventh place in the Race to Turin standings, surpassing Holger Rune. Zverev’s path to victory was far from straightforward. He found himself trailing by a set and a break early in the match, creating a challenging situation. Safiullin, his opponent,…