Sinner Stuns Zverev: Italian Advances to ATP Finals Semifinals with Dominant Win

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Turin, Italy - Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, secured a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a convincing 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev in front of a packed crowd. This win extended Sinner's indoor hard court winning streak to 28 matches, dating back to his loss to Novak Djokovic in the 2021 ATP Finals final. Sinner's dominance over Zverev continued, with this victory marking his fifth consecutive win over the German tennis star. The Italian's impressive performance also keeps him in contention for the year-end number one ranking, but he will need to win the tournament and hope Carlos Alcaraz does not win another match. In the group stage, Sinner leads with two wins, while Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime have one win each. Auger-Aliassime, the eighth seed, also secured his first win at the ATP Finals by defeating Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6, 7-5. Auger-Aliassime credited his resilience and ability to adapt to Shelton's strong start as key factors in his victory. The top two finishers in each group will advance to the semifinals. Sinner's performance has been impressive, as he has not lost a set in the ATP Finals since his defeat by Djokovic two years ago. He consistently raised his level when challenged by Zverev, saving two break points in the opening game and seven break points throughout the match. Auger-Aliassime's win marked a significant comeback, as he battled back from a 4-6 first-set loss and saved three set points in the tiebreaker. He eventually broke Shelton in the final game to seal the victory on his third match point.