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Canadian Upstart Auger-Aliassime Reaches First ATP Finals Semifinal
15 Nov
Summary
- Auger-Aliassime beats 2-time champion Zverev to claim semifinal spot
- Faces world #1 Alcaraz in semifinals on November 19
- Sinner completes perfect group stage, defends Turin title
On November 18, 2025, Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled off a major upset at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. The 8th-seeded Auger-Aliassime defeated two-time champion Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(4), to claim the final semifinal spot in the prestigious year-end tournament.
Auger-Aliassime's reward for his victory is a semifinal clash with the newly crowned world #1, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, on November 19. Alcaraz had earlier swept all three of his group matches to secure the top ranking. "This is a high value tournament for players," Auger-Aliassime said. "It's like a grand finale and when you have a look at the list of champions, there have been many No. 1s. I will take my chance if I have it."
