Alexander Zverev faced a tough challenge in the Paris Masters semifinal, where he was defeated by Jannik Sinner in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1. The German appeared physically hampered throughout the match, struggling with movement and unable to generate his usual power on serve.
“Unfortunately, it swelled up a lot yesterday after the match,” Zverev said in his post-match interview. “But to be honest, I mean against Jannik, if you’re not 100% and if you’re not playing at your absolute best, then you simply don’t stand a chance, and he showed that today.”
Zverev’s discomfort was visible on court, particularly in his footwork and serve mechanics. “I couldn’t move 100%. I couldn’t really push off on my serve either, which is obviously very, very important for me against him,” he added.
Medical Assessment in Munich
With the ATP Finals in Turin approaching, Zverev is now focused on recovery. He confirmed plans to consult with his medical team in Germany to assess the injury and determine the best course of action.
“Yes, I’ll probably fly to Munich to see my doctor who did the surgery on my ankle,” Zverev explained. “I’ll look into it with him and see what it is and if we can do anything about it. Maybe we can make an injection, and then I’ll come to Turin at some point.”
The concern is particularly acute given Zverev’s history with ankle injuries. He previously suffered a serious ligament tear at Roland Garros in 2022, which required surgery and a lengthy recovery.
Uncertain Road to Turin
Zverev’s participation in the ATP Finals remains uncertain. The tournament, set to begin in Turin next week, features the top eight players of the season. Zverev had secured his qualification with a strong run of form, including a victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Paris quarterfinals.
However, his physical condition could now jeopardize his chances of competing at full strength—or at all. The coming days will be critical in determining whether he can recover in time to take part in the season-ending event.
Sinner’s Dominance
While Zverev battled injury, Jannik Sinner delivered a near-flawless performance to reach the final in Paris. The Italian’s aggressive baseline play and relentless pressure left little room for error, even for a fully fit opponent.
Zverev acknowledged the challenge: “If you’re not at 100%, you don’t stand a chance against him.”
Alexander Zverev in 2025
Now ranked no.3, the German played his last match on the 1st of November when he lost to world no.2 Jannik Sinner 6-0 6-1
in the semifinal in Paris (draw).This season Zverev has achieved an overall 54-23 win-loss record. The German conquered 1 title in Munich. Zverev was the finalist at the Australian Open, Stuttgart and Vienna.
ATP Paris - Jannik Sinner's projected path
Sinner in Paris, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.2, the Italian has managed to achieve an overall 52-6 win-loss record in 2025. The Italian is now playing in Paris where he conquered the world no.41 Zizou Bergs 6-4 6-2, the world no.21 Francisco Cerundolo 7-5 6-1, the world no.7 Ben Shelton 6-3 6-3 and the world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-0 6-1.
Jannik Sinner will face the world no.10 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final on Sunday at 3:00 pm on COURT CENTRAL. Their head to head is 2-2.
Jannik conquered 4 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing and Vienna. Sinner was the finalist in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open, in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open) and at the U.S. Open.
Sinner won 23 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 9 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner squared off 9 times. The head to head is 5-4 for Sinner.