Zverev beats Cilic in impressive ATP Finals debut


Tennis - ATP World Tour Finals - The O2 Arena, London, Britain - November 12, 2017 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his group stage match against Croatia's Marin Cilic Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

LONDON (Reuters) - A few hours after old master Roger Federer reminded everyone of his enduring magic, Alexander Zverev, the man leading the next generation of men's tennis, dazzled on his ATP Finals debut.

The 20-year-old German, ranked three in the world, was hot and cold against Croatia's Marin Cilic but, when it mattered most, he produced his best tennis to win 6-4 3-6 6-4.

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