# Zizou Bergs Stuns Alcaraz

> Bergs beats Alcaraz in Shanghai, securing Zverev's year-end No. 1.
- Title: Zizou Bergs Stuns Alcaraz · Ubitennis | Shortify
- Summary: Bergs beats Alcaraz in Shanghai, securing Zverev's year-end No. 1. Zizou Bergs defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai to guarantee Alexander Zverev a year-end…
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- Topics: zizou bergs, carlos alcaraz, alexander zverev, shanghai masters, atp rankings, world no. 1, sports
## Bergs Stuns Alcaraz
Zizou Bergs defeats Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at Shanghai Masters.

> It’s a level of disbelief and not feeling too much
## Bergs' Career Win
Bergs, world No. 39, wins 7-5, 7-6(4) after two hours.

> We’re now one minute after a match, so it’s tough to calm down but I’m very happy.
## Zverev Secures No. 1
Alexander Zverev becomes ATP world No. 1 for the first time.

> It’s been a fantastic season for me winning in Paris and New York and knowing that I will finish the year on top of the rankings is just a dream come true
## Zverev's Achievement
Zverev, 29, is the oldest German to finish as ATP world No. 1.

> So much work and effort have been put into achieving this goal, especially after coming back from the ankle injury.
## Key takeaway

Zizou Bergs defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai to guarantee Alexander Zverev a year-end No. 1 ranking.