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Auger-Aliassime Beats Zverev to Clinch Turin Semifinal Against Alcaraz

The victory underscores a late-season surge that positions him for a first Turin semifinal, with a career-best ranking in reach.

Overview

  • Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(4) to finish second in the Bjorn Borg Group and book a semifinal against world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
  • Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-end No. 1 by sweeping his group, while defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced unbeaten to face Alex de Minaur in the other semifinal.
  • Live rankings projections indicate Auger-Aliassime could rise to a career-high No. 5 after his Turin run, reflecting his strong indoor form and 50th win of the season.
  • The Zverev match featured tense scenes, including whistles during a delayed walk-on and a brief halt for a reported medical issue in the stands before play resumed.
  • Zverev exited at 1-2 in group play and called his 2025 campaign “incredibly unsatisfying,” with analysts highlighting missed break-point chances and a lack of clarity in his play.