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Match Report
\n Auger-Aliassime downs two-time champ Zverev, sets Alcaraz SF clash at Nitto ATP Finals<\/p>\n

Canadian advances to knockout stages for first time at season finale<\/p>\n

November 14, 2025<\/p>\n

\"Felix<\/p>\n

Corinne Dubreuil\/ATP Tour<\/p>\n

Felix Auger-Aliassime in action against Alexander Zverev on Friday in Turin.
\n By Andy West<\/p>\n

Felix Auger-Aliassime<\/a> completed a barnstorming group-stage turnaround in style on Friday night at the Nitto ATP Finals<\/a>, where he surged past Alexander Zverev<\/a> to book a semi-final spot in Turin. <\/p>\n

The No. 8 in the PIF ATP Rankings overcame two-time Nitto ATP Finals<\/a> titlist Zverev 6-4, 7-6(4) in a straight shootout to finish second behind Jannik Sinner<\/a> in Bjorn Borg<\/a> Group. Auger-Aliassime lost his first three sets of the week to slip towards an early exit at Inalpi Arena, but after notching a comeback victory against Ben Shelton<\/a> and then dispatching Zverev, he will enter his semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> full of confidence. <\/p>\n

By notching his 50th tour-level win of the season, according to the Infosys ATP Win\/Loss Index, the No. 8 in the PIF ATP Rankings Auger-Aliassime became the second Canadian to reach the last four at the Nitto ATP Finals<\/a> after Milos Raonic<\/a> in 2016. He also completed a clean sweep against Zverev for 2025, having also prevailed in the pair\u2019s third-round meeting at the US Open<\/a>, although the German still leads 6-4 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. <\/p>\n

Against Zverev, Auger-Aliassime withstood pressure from his opponent on serve before striking late in the first set. He saved break points at 30\/40 in both the fifth and ninth games and then capitalised on Zverev\u2019s drop of level in the 10th game to clinch the opener: Although the German saved three set points from 4-5, 0\/40, Auger-Aliassime produced a stunning cross-court forehand on his fourth opportunity to move ahead. <\/p>\n

Seizing the moment \ud83c\udfad@felixtennis<\/a> seals the opening set in sensational fashion.#NittoATPFinals<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2eQ8vyy2vj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ATP Tour (@atptour) November 14, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

In a nerve-wracking encounter, both players struggled for consistency in the second set. Zverev appeared frustrated with his struggles on a court where he lifted the trophy in 2021 and frequently gestured to his team, while Auger-Aliassime was wasteful with his openings on return. <\/p>\n

Despite having let slip three break points earlier in the set, however, the Canadian maintained his composure to deliver a rock-solid tie-break showing. From 5\/4, he earned consecutive minibreaks via Zverev errors to wrap a two-hour, seven-minute victory. <\/p>\n

Auger-Aliassime is chasing his fourth ATP Tour trophy of 2025 this week in Turin, having triumphed in Adelaide, Montpellier and Brussels already this season. He has now won a Tour-leading 85 matches indoors this decade, five more than second-placed Sinner on that list. <\/p>\n

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