Alexander Zverev Takes On Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Clash

Overview

The typical complications of tournament pool play mean during this phase of the ATP Finals viewers are commonly confused, searching around for a computing device and attempting to calculate the mind-boggling qualification scenarios. But this evening's contest between Alexander Zverev and Auger-Aliassime, fortunately, is easy. It’s a straight shootout: the successful player earns a semifinal contest against Carlos Alcaraz at this season-ending event; the loser goes home.

The German is the frontrunner for this: the world No 3 is the more experienced competitor, has been the champion at this tournament twice before and is ahead in their direct encounters with six victories against three defeats, having won both their past encounters on an indoor hard court.

But … this is the surface on which the Canadian has won most of his championships, he is full of confidence after his compelling comeback against Shelton on midweek and he took out Zverev in the US Open initial phase in late summer. Plus, conditions are faster in Turin than at Flushing Meadows, which works even more in AA’s benefit.

If Zverev holds back, like he was against Sinner, and the Canadian presses the European player with his stinging serves and fearless play, it might very well be the 25-year-old Canadian – the former prodigy who was earlier slated before the younger champions to succeed the Big Three – who earns the uncertain distinction of facing the world No 1 tomorrow.

Play begins: at around 20:30 in the host city, 7:30 PM in the UK.