Félix Auger-Aliassime beat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(4) to reach the ATP Tour Finals last four, a significant win in his remarkable resurgence this year.
## What happened in the match?
Auger-Aliassime showed his big serves and huge forehand winners to break Zverev and take the first set.
He then saved two break points with big first serves in the second set, before winning the tiebreak with a nerveless smash and heavy groundstrokes.
The Canadian's win was a testament to his freedom on court, which stands out among his rivals.
## Why it matters for Félix Auger-Aliassime
This win caps a fine year for Auger-Aliassime, who started 2025 ranked No. 29 but can now end the year ranked world No. 5 or higher.
He reached the U.S. Open semifinals in September, taking a set off Jannik Sinner, and has shown the qualities that make him a compelling watch.
## What comes next for Auger-Aliassime?
Auger-Aliassime's resurgence this year has been an unequivocally positive story in men's tennis, dominated by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
He will look to continue his good form and potentially break into the top 5, a remarkable turnaround from his previous ranking.
And with his win over Zverev, Auger-Aliassime has shown he can execute in big moments, a key factor in his success.
But his rivals, including Zverev, are struggling with poor form and injury, making Auger-Aliassime's freedom on court all the more notable.
So Auger-Aliassime's story is a welcome one in men's tennis, and he will look to continue his good form in the coming months.
As he said in his news conference, 'I enjoy that I'm here, even if I lose matches, it's okay, I'm pissed for a day,' showing his positive attitude towards the sport.