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Sinner Sweeps Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to Clinch ATP Finals Semifinal Berth

Clutch serving under pressure secured qualification, leaving his final group match against Ben Shelton a formality for advancement.

Overview

  • Sinner advanced from the Bjorn Borg group with a straight-sets win over Zverev in Turin, earning a semifinal place with a match to spare.
  • He fired 12 aces and saved all seven break points faced, while converting two of four chances as Zverev went 0-for-7 on break points.
  • With Auger‑Aliassime’s 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 victory over Shelton earlier, Sinner’s progression was guaranteed by beating Zverev; Shelton is out and Sinner will face him next.
  • Zverev, who said he had recovered from his Paris issue, showed visible frustration during the match, including a viral moment biting the racket handle after another Sinner ace.
  • Serve dominated the day on a court Sinner says is getting faster, highlighted by a 235 km/h serve recorded in Auger‑Aliassime vs Shelton, a Finals record.