Zverev Faces Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Clash
Introduction
The occupational hazards of round-robin tennis often result in during this phase of the ATP Finals fans frequently find themselves scratching our heads, scrambling about for a calculator and trying to work out the brain-busting permutations of qualification. Yet tonight’s match between Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime, fortunately, is easy. This is a winner-takes-all affair: the victor secures a semifinal battle against Carlos Alcaraz at this season-ending event; the loser heads out.
The German is the frontrunner for this: the world No 3 is the more experienced competitor, has previously won at this event on two prior occasions and holds the advantage in their personal record with six victories against three defeats, securing victories in both their previous matches on an enclosed hard court.
But … this is the surface on which Felix has secured the bulk of his trophies, he is in great form after his impressive recovery against Shelton on Wednesday and he defeated Zverev in the US Open third round in late summer. Plus, the court pace is quicker in Turin than at the US Open venue, which provides an additional advantage in the Canadian's favor.
If the German player is reserved, like he was against Sinner, and Felix aggressively challenges the European player with his stinging serves and fearless play, there is a strong chance the North American athlete – the earlier standout who was earlier slated ahead of the Spanish and Italian stars to replace the tennis icons – who secures the dubious honour of competing with the global leader the next day.
Play begins: at around 20:30 in the host city, 7.30pm GMT.
