ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev in semis after victory over Carlos Alcaraz

Twice ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev outclassed four-time Major winner Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-4 to progress to the semifinals and leave the Spaniard on the brink of elimination.

German Zverev came into the contest as the group leader with two wins from two matches — against eighth-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev and Norwegian sixth seed Casper Ruud — but needed to win at least one set against Alcaraz to book his place in the semis.

Third seed Alcaraz needed a win of his own, but could still qualify for the semis via percentage of games won.

Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner eased past Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-4 in their final group match, leaving Taylor Fritz to seal a place in the semifinals.