The ATP Finals 2025 semifinal line-up will be determined on Friday, November 14, as players from the Bjorn Borg Group compete in the final round-robin matches. The first match of the day will feature Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton. Sinner, the defending champion, has already secured a spot in the semifinals with straight sets victories over Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Zverev. Shelton, on the other hand, has been eliminated after losses to both Sinner and Zverev.
Regardless of the outcome of Sinner’s match, he will finish the group stage in first place. The second semifinal spot will be claimed by either Auger-Aliassime or Zverev. The scenario is simple: win the match and advance to the next round without worrying about sets and games won.
Zverev holds a 6-3 advantage over Auger-Aliassime in their head-to-head matchups. While Zverev won their first three encounters, Auger-Aliassime secured a thrilling five-set victory at Wimbledon 2021. They have since traded wins, with Auger-Aliassime triumphing in their most recent meeting at the US Open earlier this year.
Auger-Aliassime will be aiming to defeat Zverev consecutively for the first time in his career. Despite Zverev’s dominance in their rivalry and strong record at the ATP Finals, the Canadian will be motivated to finish his season on a high note.
In his quest for a maiden semifinal appearance at the ATP Finals, Auger-Aliassime will face a tough challenge in Zverev, a two-time champion of the event. The winner of their match will advance to face the top finisher from the Jimmy Connors Group in the semifinals. The lineup for the other semifinalists will be finalized by Thursday evening.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is back at the ATP Finals after a two-year absence and will be eager to improve upon his previous performance at the tournament. With a strong opponent in Zverev standing in his way, Auger-Aliassime will need to bring his best to secure a spot in the semifinals and make a statement at the season-ending championships.
