In a match that had all the tension of a final, Felix Auger-Aliassime punched his ticket to the Nitto ATP Finals semis, taking down a frustrated Alexander Zverev in a gritty 6-4, 7-6(4) battle. This wasn’t just another win; it was a statement. For the first time in his career, Auger-Aliassime is through to the knockout stages of the year-end championship, and he did it by staring down one of the giants of the game.

The victory not only sets up a blockbuster showdown with top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz but also cements Auger-Aliassime’s best-ever season finish, vaulting him to World No. 5. You could feel the weight of the moment with every blistering forehand and gutsy serve. This is the kind of performance that turns a great year into a legendary one.

Auger-Aliassime Weathers the Zverev S

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