Zverev beat Shelton in straight sets at the ATP Finals, improving to 5-0 in their rivalry.

Alexander Zverev opened his 2025 ATP Finals campaign with a 6-3, 7-6(6) win over Ben Shelton in Turin, overcoming a recent ankle injury to improve to 5-0 in their head-to-head series. The third-seeded German, aiming for a third title, controlled key moments and avoided break points, while Shelton’s aggressive play pushed him to a tight tie-break. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz also won his opening match, defeating Alex de Minaur 7-6(5), 6-2, as both players began their pursuit of the season-ending championship.