Alexander Zverev pinpoints the shot he’s started hitting better recently which has led to success at the ATP Finals and in Paris

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Alexander Zverev saw off a stoic Casper Ruud to remain unbeaten at the ATP Finals.

Alexander Zverev, a two-time ATP Finals champion, followed up his opening victory over Andrey Rublev with a straight-sets win against sixth seed Casper Ruud.

A tight first set saw no breaks of serve, with Zverev dominating the tiebreak to steal the opener.

At 5-3 in the second set, Zverev finally broke, before serving out the match to love.

This win marks his seventh consecutive victory, extending the impressive form he displayed in his Paris Masters title run last week.

Alexander Zverev pinpoints much improved shot

Zverev is coming into his final group match against Carlos Alcaraz with strong momentum, having just captured the Paris Masters title and showcasing his best form on indoor courts.

His serve, in particular, has been a powerful weapon, allowing him to dictate play and maintain control throughout his matches.

Against Ruud, Zverev said he felt his play from the baseline had improved, building on his already solid performance in his opening win against the Russian.

Now, he prepares for a highly anticipated and crucial clash with Alcaraz, given it is a must-win for the Spaniard.

“I feel quite good on the serve,” he told Sky Sports. “I feel like I’m hitting my spots well and my speed is up from the last few weeks as well. I feel good in that regard.

“I thought today’s match was better from the baseline than the first match. Casper has been serving incredibly well.

“We’ve [Alcaraz] played some very tough battles this year at Grand Slam events in Australia and at the French Open. I’m expecting a good match and for him to play his best tennis yet.

“We’ll see how it goes. I’m looking forward to it. We’re both in great shape so it should be a good match.”

What is Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz’s head-to-head record?

The pair are currently tied at 5-5 in their head-to-head matchups.

Their rivalry has seen several intense battles, including this year’s French Open final, where Alcaraz mounted an impressive comeback to claim victory, capitalizing on a series of critical errors from Zverev in key moments.