Felix Auger-Aliassime says there are not any secrets and techniques between him and Alexander Zverev and highlights he is aware of precisely what he “must do” to beat the world No. 3 of their upcoming ATP Finals battle.
When Auger-Aliassime and Zverev tackle one another on Friday, will probably be their tenth total. Additionally, will probably be one of many extra essential matchups between the 2 since it’s a direct battle for the second semifinal spot from their Turin group.
Going into the match, Zverev leads the head-to-head towards Auger-Aliassime 6-3. However this yr, they’ve met solely as soon as and the eighth-ranked Canadian gained 4-6 7-6 (7) 6-4 6-4 within the US Open round-of-16. And forward of their second assembly of the yr, the 25-year-old admits he’s blissful figuring out that their final encounter went his facet.
Auger-Aliassime on going through Zverev: He is aware of what he wants, I do know what I must do
“We performed not that way back. It is clearly higher that the match went my approach than if it was the opposite approach round. So that you step on the courtroom with perhaps a little bit bit extra confidence. However let’s have a look at the way it goes. Clearly we all know one another effectively. We have performed since 2019 yearly virtually, so… Yeah, he is aware of what he must do. I do know what I must do. Let’s examine who can execute their sport the perfect on Friday,” the Canadian mentioned.
This yr, Auger-Aliassime is making her second ATP Finals look. Three years in the past, the Canadian went 1-2 in his debut on the season-ending event and did not make it previous the group stage.
On the opposite facet, the German has had nice success on the ATP Finals, profitable the distinguished season-ending event twice to date in his profession.
It stays to be seen if Auger-Aliassime can get the job achieved towards Zverev on Friday and safe his maiden journey to the ATP Finals semifinal.
