Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz Prediction Nitto ATP Finals Tennis Picks 11/16/24

Alexander Zverev completed a 100% record in the group stage.

He scored victories over Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, and Carlos Alcaraz.

The German has secured the year-end No. 2 ranking over the Spaniard, whom he beat in the last group match.

In the victory over Alcaraz, Zverev hit nine aces and landed 79% of first serves.

He won 73% of first-serve points (40/55) and 67% of second-serve points (10/15).

Zverev saved two break points on his serve in a 7-6, 6-4 win, and he also finished top of the group.

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Taylor Fritz clinched a spot in second place in the other group behind Jannik Sinner.

The American finished with a 2-1 record, losing only to the Italian.

He defeated Daniil Medvedev on the opening day and came from behind to beat Alex de Moinaur in a much-needed win.

Fritz took two hours to down the Aussie in a match that took 31 games to decide.

The US Open finalist hit six aces and landed 64% of first serves.

Fritz won 84% of first serves (52/62) and 46% of second serves (16/35).

He saved four of six break points in the match.

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz Head-To-Head

• Taylor Fritz leads Alexander Zverev 6-5 in their head-to-head.

• Fritz has won their last three meetings, including two in 2024 (the last of which was at the Laver Cup on an indoor hard court).

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz Prediction

This is by no means a done deal for Zverev. Fritz has the upper hand in the matchup, and he's got all the confidence in the world to fancy his chances of reaching the championship match. He's already confirmed his status as the top-ranked American for another year, he's beaten Zverev in each of their last three meetings. The worrying trend is that when Fritz loses to Zverev, it's mostly in straight sets. And with the German coming off his best year and in supreme form under the roof, we're tipping our hat on him to get through into Sunday's final in a tight two-setter.