Alexander Zverev Takes On Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Clash
Overview
The typical complications of group stage tennis typically lead to during this phase of the season-ending championships we’re often left confused, scrambling about for a mathematical tool and attempting to calculate the brain-busting permutations of qualification. But tonight’s match between Zverev and Auger-Aliassime, thankfully, is straightforward. It's a direct elimination: the winner secures a final four battle against Alcaraz at this year-end tournament; the loser goes home.
Zverev is the favourite for this: the third-ranked player is the more accomplished player, has previously won at this competition on two prior occasions and holds the advantage in their personal record six matches to three, winning both the games they've played on an covered hard surface.
However … this particular court on which Auger-Aliassime has claimed the majority of his titles, he’s riding a high after his impressive recovery against Shelton on Wednesday and he took out Zverev in the US Open third round in August. Plus, conditions are faster in the host city than at Flushing Meadows, which works even more in the Canadian's favour.
If the German player is reserved, similar to his performance against the Italian, and Auger-Aliassime takes it to the German with his effective service game and fearless play, it might very well be the 25-year-old Canadian – the former prodigy who was once in line in front of Alcaraz and Sinner to replace the legendary trio – who obtains the dubious honour of playing against the global leader tomorrow.
Play begins: at around 20:30 in the host city, 7.30pm GMT.
