Overview
- Alcaraz went 3–0 in group play at the ATP Finals and will face Félix Auger‑Aliassime in Saturday’s semifinal at 20:30 local time in Turin.
- Jannik Sinner plays the earlier semifinal against Álex de Miñaur at 14:30, leaving the winner of Alcaraz’s match with less recovery time before a potential Sunday final.
- Alcaraz acknowledged the late start could reduce rest and preparation, saying shorter recovery makes a difference heading into the title match.
- His 2025 haul includes Roland Garros and the US Open among eight titles and 70 match victories, with prior year‑end No. 1 honors also achieved in 2022.
- Alcaraz leads Auger‑Aliassime 4–3 in their head‑to‑head, winning their last four meetings, and plans to travel to Bologna for the Davis Cup Finals after Turin.