Alcaraz Faces Auger-Aliassime in Nitto ATP Finals Semifinal Showdown

Turin, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz and Felix Auger-Aliassime will meet Saturday night in the semifinals of the Nitto ATP Finals. Alcaraz, who secured his place as ATP Year-End No. 1, aims for his first ATP Finals title in what has been a remarkable season.

The Spanish player finished the round-robin stage with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, and Lorenzo Musetti. In his last match, Alcaraz triumphed over Musetti with a score of 6-4, 6-1, but was under pressure as a loss would have jeopardized his top ranking.

“It means the world to me, to be honest. The year-end No. 1 is always a goal,” said Alcaraz, who expressed nerves during the high-stakes match.

Alcaraz’s next challenger, Auger-Aliassime, advanced to the semifinals for the first time after a hard-fought win against Alexander Zverev, 6-4, 7-6(4). The Canadian is coming off a solid stretch of performances, having amassed 50 wins this season.

<p“This is a high-value tournament for players,” said Auger-Aliassime, who has moved up to No. 5 in the live rankings. His impressive run includes a comeback win against Ben Shelton and a decisive match against Zverev. Auger-Aliassime has been particularly strong on indoor hard courts, claiming seven out of his eight titles on this surface.

In their first meeting of the season, Alcaraz holds a 4-3 advantage in their head-to-head series. However, Auger-Aliassime has previously defeated Alcaraz twice in indoor matches, making this semifinal an exciting matchup.

Both players are eager to deliver strong performances as they vie for a spot in the final. Alcaraz seeks his ninth tour-level title of the year, while Auger-Aliassime hopes to spoil his plans.

As the tension builds for this must-watch match, the outcomes remain uncertain. Alcaraz’s previous wins grant him momentum, but Auger-Aliassime’s experience on the indoor courts could present a significant challenge.