Zverev Takes On Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Match
Overview
The occupational hazards of round-robin tennis typically lead to at this point of the season-ending championships fans frequently find themselves scratching our heads, searching around for a mathematical tool and trying to work out the complex permutations of qualification. But tonight’s match between Zverev and Auger-Aliassime, thankfully, is simple. This is a winner-takes-all affair: the winner earns a semi-final contest against Carlos Alcaraz at this season-ending event; the loser is eliminated.
The German is the frontrunner for this: the world No 3 is the player with greater achievements, has been the champion at this event previously on two instances and holds the advantage in their personal record six matches to three, winning both the games they've played on an indoor hard court.
Yet … this type of playing field on which Auger-Aliassime has claimed the bulk of his trophies, he is in great form after his remarkable turnaround against Shelton on midweek and he eliminated Zverev in the US Open early stage in late summer. Plus, the court pace is quicker in Turin than at Flushing Meadows, which works even more in AA’s favor.
If the German player is reserved, like he was against the Italian, and Felix aggressively challenges the German with his effective service game and fearless play, there is a strong chance the 25-year-old Canadian – the earlier standout who was previously positioned in front of Alcaraz and Sinner to succeed the legendary trio – who earns the uncertain distinction of competing with the global leader tomorrow.
The match starts: at about 8.30pm local time, 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time.
