Felix Auger-Aliassime’s incredible late-season surge has officially carried him into the semifinals of the ATP Finals — and now, his attention turns to Carlos Alcaraz. After surviving a tense, high-stakes showdown against Alexander Zverev to book his place in the tournament’s final four, the Canadian made it clear he won’t shy away from the challenge the Spaniard presents.
Felix Auger-Aliassime holds nerve in pressure-packed shootout
With both Auger-Aliassime and Zverev entering their last group match at 1–1, their showdown effectively served as a knockout bout. Nervous energy filled the court, and the tight nature of the contest reflected the magnitude of what was at stake. Still, the 25-year-old managed the moment brilliantly.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the win, he broke down how he stayed composed through the intense swings of the match, noting:
“I think it was a great first set… I was coming up with good serves every time to save them… I adjusted a few things on the return… and get away with the first set.”
He acknowledged how the tension mounted as the match progressed, but his ability to hold serve under pressure ultimately helped him prevail.
“The match got a bit tense… but luckily… I was still able to hold serves… and in the tiebreak, it was tight until the end.”
With that victory, Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to a semifinal few predicted for him just weeks ago.
Eyes now fixed on Carlos Alcaraz
Now comes the ultimate test: Carlos Alcaraz, the former world No. 1 and one of tennis’ most explosive talents. But instead of shrinking from the moment, Auger-Aliassime embraced it — even issuing a subtle warning.
As he reflected on what reaching this stage means, he said the ATP Finals represents a rare and prestigious opportunity:
“This tournament… is of very high value… it’s kind of like the grand finale… you want to be in the finals.”
But it was his final message — directed at the two-time Grand Slam champion — that made headlines:
“I’m going to have to go through a great player to do that… lots of respect for him, but… I’m going to take my chance if I have it.”
Confident, composed, and riding a wave of momentum, Felix Auger-Aliassime has made his intentions clear: he’s not just happy to be here — he plans to make his shot at the ATP Finals count.
A heavyweight clash awaits
Carlos Alcaraz enters as the favorite, but Auger-Aliassime’s resurgence, paired with his history of challenging top players, sets the stage for a blockbuster semifinal. With a spot in the ATP Finals championship match on the line, the Canadian’s warning should not be taken lightly.