Felix Auger-Aliassime fell short in the Paris Masters final against Jannik Sinner, concluding a week of strong performances with a runner-up finish. Despite the loss, the Canadian showed composure and humility in his post-match remarks, highlighting the mutual respect between the two rising stars of men’s tennis.
A message of sportsmanship and friendship
Speaking to the crowd after the match, Auger-Aliassime began with a nod to the local fans: “Merci. It’s never easy to lose in a final…”. He then turned his attention to Sinner, offering heartfelt congratulations: “Jannik, congrats to you and your team. You push all the players and myself to improve and get better.”
The Canadian continued with a personal reflection on their shared journey: “I can only give you credit and tip my hat off to all the improvement since we’ve known each other. I think we were playing FIFA when we were 16 or 17.” The anecdote underscored the long-standing connection between the two, who have grown from teenage competitors into elite professionals.
A rivalry built on mutual growth
The Paris final was another chapter in the evolving rivalry between Auger-Aliassime and Sinner. While Sinner claimed the title, Auger-Aliassime’s performance throughout the tournament marked a resurgence in form. His comments reflected not only admiration for Sinner’s progress but also a recognition of how their competition has fueled personal development.
Looking ahead with optimism
Despite the disappointment of the loss, Auger-Aliassime’s tone was forward-looking. His ability to compete at the highest level in Paris suggests he remains a strong contender heading into the final stretch of the season. With the ATP Finals in Turin approaching, both players are expected to play key roles in shaping the year’s conclusion.
Felix Auger-Aliassime’s words after the match captured the spirit of sportsmanship and the value of shared growth in elite competition. His grace in defeat and praise for Sinner added depth to a memorable final in Paris.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked world no.2, Sinner played his last match on the 2nd
of November when he overcame world no.10 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4 7-6(4) in the final in Paris to win his 23rd career title.Presently, during this year Sinner owns a 53-6 match record. The Italian has won 5 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna and Paris. Sinner was the runner-up in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
ATP Metz - Felix Auger-Aliassime's projected path
Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2025
Now ranked no.10, the Canadian played his last match on the 2nd of November when he defeated Unknown Player bye in the 1st round in Metz (draw).
During this season the Canadian achieved a composed 48-23 record. Felix conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Adelaide, Montpellier and Brussels. Felix was the finalist in Dubai and Paris.
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open). The main draw will start on the 2nd of November.
Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Sinner.