🔗 Share this article Zverev Takes On Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Match Introduction The occupational hazards of round-robin tennis mean by this stage of the ATP World Tour Finals we’re often left scratching our heads, scrambling about for a mathematical tool and trying to work out the brain-busting qualification scenarios. Yet this evening's contest between Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime, mercifully, is easy. This is a winner-takes-all affair: the victor earns a semifinal matchup against Alcaraz at this season-ending event; the unsuccessful competitor heads out. The German is the frontrunner for this: the third-ranked player is the more experienced competitor, has previously won at this event on two prior occasions and is ahead in their direct encounters six matches to three, winning both their previous matches on an indoor hard court. But … this is the surface on which Felix has secured the bulk of his trophies, he is in great form after his remarkable turnaround against Ben Shelton on recently and he defeated Zverev in the US Open initial phase in August. Additionally, the court pace is quicker in the host city than at the US Open venue, which provides an additional advantage in AA’s benefit. If the German player is reserved, like he was against Sinner, and Felix aggressively challenges the European player with his powerful serves and bold strategy, there is a strong chance the North American athlete – the former prodigy who was earlier slated ahead of the Spanish and Italian stars to succeed the legendary trio – who secures the uncertain distinction of competing with the global leader the next day. The match starts: at around 20:30 in the host city, 7.30pm GMT.