On Friday in Turin, Auger-Aliassime overcame two-time ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 to claim the final spot in the knockout stage. The Canadian showed composure in crucial moments, saving break points and delivering decisive serves to close out the match. His win capped off a strong recovery after dropping his first sets earlier in the week, ensuring his progression from the Bjorn Borg Group.
Reflecting on his performance
Speaking after the match, Auger-Aliassime admitted there were moments where he hesitated but emphasized the importance of decisiveness. “Whenever I see an opening, going for it without hesitation. Sometimes today I hesitated a bit — moments where I wish I’d really gone for my target and followed through to the net,” said Felix Auger-Aliassime. His comments highlighted the fine margins that define success at the elite level.
Preparing to face Alcaraz
Looking ahead to his semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz, Auger-Aliassime acknowledged the challenge of facing the world’s top-ranked player. “Tomorrow I’m going to need to do that every chance I get, especially against such a great player like Carlos,” he added. The Canadian’s determination reflects his mindset of seizing opportunities and playing with conviction against one of the toughest opponents in the sport.
A career milestone
Reaching the semifinals of the ATP Finals marks a significant achievement for Auger-Aliassime, who continues to build on his reputation as one of the most promising talents in tennis. His victory over Zverev and his readiness to take on Alcaraz underline both his growth and his ambition to compete at the very highest level.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 13th of November when he overcame world no.6 Taylor Fritz 6-7(2) 7-5 6-3
in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).During this season Carlos has a composed 70-8 match record. The Spaniard clinched 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard was the finalist in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2025
Ranked world no.8, the Canadian played his last match on the 14th of November when he overcame world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-4 7-6(4) in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this year Felix has managed to achieve an overall 50-24 win-loss record. Auger-Aliassime clinched 3 titles in 2025 in Adelaide, Montpellier and Brussels. Felix reached the final in Dubai and Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz and Felix Auger-Aliassime faced off 7 times. Their actual record is 4-3 for Alcaraz.