Alexander Bublik advanced to the final four of the Paris Masters after a hard-fought win over Alex de Minaur. The Kazakh player, enjoying a standout season with four ATP titles, overcame the Australian 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5 to reach his first Masters 1000 semifinal. His performance keeps him in contention for the ATP Finals in Turin, though only as an alternate.
Aliassime still chasing direct qualification
Felix Auger-Aliassime booked his place in the semifinal with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Valentin Vacherot. The Canadian remains in the hunt for direct qualification to Turin and could secure his spot by reaching the final. The upcoming clash between Bublik and Aliassime carries significant weight for both players.
Bublik reflects on the stakes
Speaking ahead of the match, Bublik acknowledged the importance of the encounter. “I can’t make it directly to Turin but I can make it as an alternate. And he can make it directly if he wins it. It’s gonna be a big match. He’s fighting for his spot, I’m fighting for an alternate. I hope it’s gonna be a good battle. I hope it’s gonna be a fair battle and that we show some good tennis,” said Bublik.
Final ATP Finals spot still up for grabs
Seven players have already qualified for the ATP Finals, leaving one spot open. Lorenzo Musetti, Daniil Medvedev, and Auger-Aliassime are all in contention. Musetti was eliminated early in Paris, while Medvedev and Aliassime remain active. The semifinal between Bublik and Aliassime could prove decisive in shaping the final lineup for Turin.
ATP Paris - Felix Auger-Aliassime's projected path
Auger-Aliassime in Paris, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.10, the Canadian achieved a composed 47-22 match record in 2025. Felix is now playing in Paris where he toppled the world no.68 Francisco Comesana 6-7(2) 6-3 6-3, the world no.44 Alexandre Muller 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(4), the world no.50 Daniel Altmaier 3-6 6-3 6-2 and the world no.40 Valentin Vacherot 6-2 6-2.
will play the world no.16 Alexander Bublik in the semifinal. The head to head is 3-2 for Auger-Aliassime.Auger-Aliassime clinched 3 titles in 2025 in Adelaide, Montpellier and Brussels. The Canadian got to the final in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships).
Felix won 8 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open). The main draw will start on the 2nd of November.
ATP Paris - Alexander Bublik's projected path
Bublik in Paris, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.16 (career-high), the Kazakhstani has a composed 48-22 record in 2025. The Kazakhstani is now playing in Paris where he ousted the world no.47 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 6-3, the world no.32 Corentin Moutet 6-3 7-5, the world no.4 Taylor Fritz 7-6(5) 6-2 and the world no.6 Alex De Minaur 6-7(5) 6-4 7-5.
Alexander Bublik will compete against the world no.10 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinal. Their current record is 3-2 for Auger-Aliassime.
Alexander clinched 5 titles in 2025 in the Turin Challenger, Halle, Gstaad, Kitzbuhel and Hangzhou. The Kazakhstani got to the final in the Phoenix Challenger.
The Kazakhstani won 8 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts, 3 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open). The main draw will start on the 2nd of November.
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Bublik fought against each other 5 times. Their actual record is 3-2 for Auger-Aliassime.