Stefanos Tsitsipas has qualified for the ATP Finals by beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the third round of the Paris Masters. The seventh-seeded Tsitsipas earned his first win over a top 10 player this season, hitting 37 winners to 28 for Zverev.
Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates as he defeats Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their third round match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament, at the Accor Arena, Thursday Nov. 2, 2023 in Paris. Germany’s Alexander Zverev reacts as he plays Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during their third round match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament, at the Accor Arena, Thursday Nov. 2, 2023 in Paris.
The Greek took a 3-0 lead but failed to serve out the first set at 5-3 by sending a backhand into the net. Alex de Minaur and Hubert Hurkacz stayed in contention for the two remaining spots at the eight-man tournament that will be played in Turin from Nov. 12-19. Sinner was scheduled to play in the fourth match of the day session Thursday instead of being part of the night session.
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