Overview
- Alexander Zverev lost the decisive group match 4-6, 6-7 (4) to Félix Auger-Aliassime in Turin after missed break chances and a costly volley error, calling it his worst match in months.
- Auger-Aliassime moves into Saturday’s semifinal against world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, with Jannik Sinner set to play Alex de Minaur in the other semifinal.
- Sky analyst Boris Becker said Zverev suffered a mental blockade and struggled with pressure, framing the defeat as psychological more than technical.
- Zverev dismissed the commentary, saying he has no desire to hear more from Becker after the early exit.
- Zverev labeled his 2025 season incredibly unsatisfying, remains set to finish the year at No. 3, and confirmed he will play Germany’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in Bologna next week.