Zverev Takes On Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Match
Preamble
The occupational hazards of group stage tennis often result in during this phase of the season-ending championships we’re often left confused, hastily looking for a mathematical tool and attempting to calculate the mind-boggling qualification scenarios. Yet tonight’s match between Zverev and Auger-Aliassime, fortunately, is straightforward. It's a direct elimination: the victor sets up a final four contest against Alcaraz at this season-ending event; the loser heads out.
The German is the frontrunner for this: the third-ranked player is the player with greater achievements, has been the champion at this tournament on two prior occasions and holds the advantage in their personal record with six victories against three defeats, winning both their past encounters on an covered hard surface.
However … this particular court on which Felix has secured the majority of his titles, he’s riding a high after his compelling comeback against Shelton on recently and he defeated Zverev in the US Open third round in late summer. Plus, the court pace is quicker in the host city than at Flushing Meadows, which is even more beneficial in Auger-Aliassime's favour.
Should Zverev be cautious, similar to his performance against the Italian, and Auger-Aliassime takes it to the German with his effective service game and bold strategy, it might very well be the 25-year-old Canadian – the one-time phenom who was earlier slated in front of the Spanish and Italian stars to replace the legendary trio – who earns the uncertain distinction of playing against the top-ranked player tomorrow.
Action commences: at around 20:30 in the host city, 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time.
