Zverev Takes On Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Clash
Preamble
The occupational hazards of round-robin tennis typically lead to during this phase of the ATP Finals we’re often left scratching our heads, searching around for a calculator and striving to determine the mind-boggling potential outcomes for advancement. Yet tonight’s match between Alexander Zverev and Auger-Aliassime, mercifully, is simple. It’s a straight shootout: the victor secures a final four matchup against Alcaraz at this year-end tournament; the defeated player heads out.
The German is the frontrunner for this: the third-ranked player is the player with greater achievements, has been the champion at this tournament twice before and is ahead in their direct encounters with six victories against three defeats, securing victories in both their previous matches on an enclosed hard court.
However … this particular court on which the Canadian has won the bulk of his trophies, he is full of confidence after his impressive recovery against Ben Shelton on midweek and he defeated Zverev in the US Championships early stage in August. Furthermore, conditions are faster in the host city than at Flushing Meadows, which works even more in AA’s favour.
If the German player is reserved, similar to his performance against Sinner, and the Canadian presses the European player with his powerful serves and confident shots, it might very well be the young Canadian – the earlier standout who was once in line ahead of the younger champions to succeed the tennis icons – who secures the dubious honour of facing the world No 1 tomorrow.
Play begins: at approximately 8:30 PM in Turin, 7:30 PM in the UK.
