Zverev Takes On Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Showdown

Introduction

The typical complications of round-robin tennis mean by this stage of the ATP Finals fans frequently find themselves puzzled, hastily looking for a computing device and attempting to calculate the mind-boggling potential outcomes for advancement. Yet this evening's contest between Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime, thankfully, is easy. It’s a straight shootout: the winner earns a semi-final contest against Alcaraz at this season-ending event; the loser is eliminated.

Zverev is the predicted winner for this: the elite athlete is the more accomplished player, has previously won at this competition on two prior occasions and is ahead in their direct encounters six matches to three, having won both their past encounters on an indoor hard court.

However … this particular court on which the Canadian has won most of his championships, he is in great form after his remarkable turnaround against Ben Shelton on Wednesday and he eliminated the German in the US Championships initial phase in August. Plus, the court pace is quicker in Turin than at Flushing Meadows, which is even more beneficial in AA’s benefit.

If the German player is reserved, as he did against Sinner, and Auger-Aliassime takes it to the European player with his powerful serves and confident shots, there is a strong chance the young Canadian – the former prodigy who was previously positioned in front of Alcaraz and Sinner to take over from the Big Three – who obtains the uncertain distinction of competing with the top-ranked player tomorrow.

Play begins: at about 8.30pm local time, 7.30pm GMT.