Alexander Zverev vs Rafael Jodar Preview & Prediction | 2026 ATP Finals | Group Stage
by Alex Meechan ·
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Alexander Zverev takes on Rafael Jodar on day one of the ATP Finals.
Start date/time:
Venue: Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy
Surface: Indoor hard
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Alexander Zverev vs Rafael Jodar prediction
Alexander Zverev will end the year as world number one for the first time, and he will be hoping to end the best season of his career with his third title at the ATP Finals, having won the event in 2018 and 2021. The 29-year-old won his first two Grand Slam titles in 2026, following success at Roland Garros and the US Open. His recent form has been less impressive, with a loss to Alex de Minaur in the Vienna Open semi-finals followed up by an early defeat in Paris to Lorenzo Musetti. Nevertheless, Zverev should be re-energised after a short break, and he kicks off the event against Rafael Jodar.
The Spaniard will be making his debut at the ATP Finals after one of the most impressive debut seasons in recent times. Jodar began 2026 as the world number 168, but he is now ranked 11 after his first tour-level title in Marrakech, a maiden Masters 1000 final in Shanghai and a first Grand Slam quarter-final in Paris.
These two met each other for the first time at Roland Garros, with Zverev winning in straight sets, though Jodar did serve for the opener. I do expect the 29-year-old to raise his game at this flagship event, and he will be difficult to stop if he serves well.
Alexander Zverev vs Rafael Jodar tip: Alexander Zverev to win 2-0
