Day 4 of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals noticed Felix Auger-Aliassime defy harm doubts to edge Ben Shelton in a tense three-set comeback, whereas Jannik Sinner booked his spot within the semifinals with one other composed win over Alexander Zverev. The Italian prolonged his unbeaten indoor streak to twenty-eight matches, protecting his faint hopes of the year-end No. 1 alive.
With one round-robin match remaining in every group, there are nonetheless three semi-final spots left to play for, however followers (and the ATP cash males) can be hoping that Alcaraz tops his group to keep away from a Sinner semi-final showdown.
Are there any situations the place Carlos received’t make it? Sure, ff Musetti beats Alcaraz in 2 units, Fritz wins the group if he beats De Minaur (in 2 or 3 units) and Musetti finishes 2nd both approach. It’s exhausting to see that taking place, as I don’t suppose Musetti has the legs to do it.
Nitto ATP Finals 2025 Day 4 Outcomes
Winner
Loser
Scoreline
Felix Auger-Aliassime (7)
Ben Shelton (5)
4-6 7-6(7) 7-5
Jannik Sinner (2)
Alexander Zverev (3)
6-4 6-3
Felix Auger-Aliassime (7) def. Ben Shelton (5) 4-6 7-6(7) 7-5
Felix Auger-Aliassime saved his Nitto ATP Finals semi-final hopes alive with a gritty 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 comeback victory over Ben Shelton in Turin on Wednesday, shifting to 1-1 within the Bjorn Borg Group.
After seeing the Canadian hobble across the courtroom on Monday, I believed he can be calling his ATP Finals a day, permitting Bublik in as an alternate, however he confirmed completely zero signal of any harm, which was an enormous shock.
Key Match Highlights:
First Set (4-6, 38 minutes): Shelton dominated early with aggressive serve-and-volley techniques. Auger-Aliassime struggled to seek out his rhythm, and regardless of breaking again for 4-5, he dropped serve once more instantly to drop the set.
Second Set (7-6(7), 58 minutes): Aliassime saved a break level in sport seven and cast a 5-2 lead within the tie-break, however Shelton rallied to save lots of three set factors; nevertheless, a double-fault on the fourth handed Auger-Aliassime the set
Third Set (7-5, 49 minutes): The Canadian discovered his return sport, engaged in rallies, holding two break factors in sport 4 earlier than lastly breaking late after constant strain to transform his third match level.
Submit-Match Quotes (Auger-Aliassime):
He was enjoying a lot better than me initially. It’s not usually that I get damaged twice within the first set indoors… It was a bizarre begin, however because the match went on, I used to be discovering methods to place returns within the courtroom. As soon as we engaged within the rallies, I felt like I may win extra. You simply should combat, imagine, and play the following level the best approach. I felt nice, bodily. We recovered properly, did the best issues. Immediately, I used to be capable of play two and a half hours of high-intensity tennis. I’ve to present him credit score; he saved developing with nice serves. When the opponent performs that properly, it’s a must to give him credit score, but additionally to myself for staying cool. Auger-Aliassime on his win.
Broader Context:
Match period: 2 hours, 25 minutes.
Silenced harm issues from Monday’s loss to Sinner (left calf); moved freely all through.
Indoor file: 86 wins and seven titles
Group standing: 1-1; nonetheless in SF rivalry.
Subsequent: Friday vs. Alexander Zverev in closing round-robin match.
Match Stats
Ben Shelton
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Winners
26
37
Unforced Errors
30
22
Aces
7
9
Double Faults
3
1
1st Serve %
68% (71/104)
80% (74/93)
1st Serve Factors Received
75% (53/71)
77% (57/74)
2nd Serve Factors Received
58% (19/33)
74% (14/19)
Break Factors Saved
71% (5/7)
33% (1/3)
Service Video games
88% (15/17)
88% (15/17)
1st Return Factors Received
23% (17/74)
25% (18/71)
2nd Return Factors Received
26% (5/19)
42% (14/33)
Break Factors Received
67% (2/3)
29% (2/7)
Return Video games
12% (2/17)
12% (2/17)
Strain Factors
70% (7/10)
30% (3/10)
Service Factors
69% (72/104)
76% (71/93)
Return Factors
24% (22/93)
31% (32/104)
Internet Factors
58% (11/19)
83% (20/24)
Complete Factors
48 % (94/197)
52% (103/197)
Match Factors Saved
2
0
Max Factors In A Row
8
7
Complete Video games
50 % (17/34)
50% (17/34)
Max Video games In A Row
3
3
Highlights
Jannik Sinner (2) def. Alexander Zverev (3) 6-4 6-3
Jannik Sinner clinched his semi-final spot on the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev in Turin on Wednesday evening, shifting to 2-0 within the Bjorn Borg Group.
It was an attention-grabbing match, with Sinner proving once more that he’s only a stage forward of Zverev proper now, as he performs with extra depth and doesn’t let up when he’s on the entrance foot.
Regardless of that, I believed Sascha performed properly in elements, however he simply doesn’t do sufficient of the best issues on the proper time. Sinner performed clutch on most break factors, however Zverev’s tendencies simply to roll the ball in or refuse to tee off on a shot when he has the higher hand at all times show pricey.
Key Match Highlights:
First Set (6-4, 42 minutes): Sinner saved two break factors within the opening sport with 4 aces. He broke at 5-4 after profitable a 17-ball rally on his third set level when Zverev mistimed a forehand.
Second Set (6-3, 38 minutes): Sinner confronted 0/40 in his second service sport however saved all three break factors with first-serve winners. Zverev held one other break level at 2-2 30/40, however Sinner escaped earlier than breaking decisively at 4-3 and closed out comfortably. Saved all seven break factors confronted (12 aces whole).
Submit-Match Context:
Match period: 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Fifth straight win over Zverev; improves to 6-4 in head-to-head (Zverev’s final win: 2023 US Open).
Streak: Extends indoor hard-court win streak to twenty-eight matches; hasn’t dropped a set in Turin since 2023 closing.
First to succeed in SFs; will face Ben Shelton in closing RR match.
Submit Match Quotes (Sinner):
We each modified a bit bit tactically, so I felt like we each have been making an attempt to hit fairly quick, fairly flat. However I’m very pleased with how I returned his serve. It’s very tough. Top-of-the-line serves within the sport. The group I’m in, with Sascha and Ben, it’s very tough to return their serves Sinner on his win.
Broader Context:
12 months-Finish No. 1 race: Should win title undefeated, and Alcaraz should lose Thursday to Musetti to face any probability of reclaiming No. 1.
Alcaraz (2-0) is just about within the SFs (solely 2 doable situations the place he doesn’t qualify); he faces Musetti on Thursday.
Subsequent: Friday vs. Ben Shelton in closing round-robin match.
Match Stats
Ben Shelton
Alexander Zverev
Winners
26
14
Unforced Errors
12
14
Aces
12
7
Double Faults
0
0
1st Serve %
71% (48/68)
83% (43/52)
1st Serve Factors Received
83% (40/48)
72% (31/43)
2nd Serve Factors Received
35% (7/20)
33% (3/9)
Break Factors Saved
100% (7/7)
50% (2/4)
Service Video games
100% (10/10)
78% (7/9)
1st Return Factors Received
28% (12/43)
17% (8/48)
2nd Return Factors Received
67% (6/9)
65% (13/20)
Break Factors Received
50 % (2/4)
0% (0/7)
Return Video games
22% (2/9)
0% (0/10)
Strain Factors
82% (9/11)
18% (2/11)
Service Factors
69% (47/68)
65% (34/52)
Return Factors
35% (18/52)
31% (21/68)
Internet Factors
92% (11/12)
60% (9/15)
Complete Factors
54% (65/120)
46% (55/120)
Match Factors Saved
0
0
Max Factors In A Row
6
6
Complete Video games
63% (12/19)
37% (7/19)
Max Video games In A Row
3
1
Highlights
2025 ATP Finals Day 5 Schedule
11:30 am: Kevin Krawietz / Tim Puetz (6) vs Simone Bolelli / Andrea Vavassori (7)
Not earlier than 2.00 pm: Taylor Fritz (6) vs Alex de Minaur (7)
6.00 pm: Julian Money / Lloyd Glaspool (1) vs Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos (3)
Not earlier than 8.30 pm: Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs Lorenzo Musetti (8)
