The stage is set for a high-stakes semifinal at the ATP Finals in Turin, where the newly crowned year-end World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, faces a red-hot Felix Auger-Aliassime. Alcaraz stormed into the final four with a flawless 3-0 record in the group stage, capped by a commanding victory over Lorenzo Musetti.

Auger-Aliassime secured his maiden semifinal at the season finale with a pivotal straight-sets win against Alexander Zverev, notching his 50th victory of the year. This clash pits Alcaraz’s dominant form against the Canadian’s powerful momentum for a coveted spot in the championship match.

How did Carlos Alcaraz reach the Nitto ATP Finals semifinal?

Carlos Alcaraz reached the semifinal of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals by delivering a dominant group stage performance, winning all three of his matches to not only top the Jimmy Connors Group but also clinch the ATP Year-End No. 1 ranking for the second time in his career. His campaign began with a 7-6(5), 6-2 victory over Alex de Minaur, followed by a hard-fought three-set win against Taylor Fritz, 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-3.

He then ended the round-robin stage by defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 in a match that secured him the year-end world No.1 ranking. This success in Turin is the culmination of a stellar season where Alcaraz won a tour-leading eight titles, including Roland Garros and the US Open, achieving a personal best of 70 match wins in a year and establishing a new level of consistency at the very top of the sport.

How did Felix Auger-Aliassime reach the semifinal?

Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the semifinal of the 2025 ATP Finals with a determined performance in the round-robin stage, securing his spot with a crucial victory in his final group match. His campaign in the Bjorn Borg Group saw him lose his first match to the top-seeded Jannik Sinner but bounce back with a gritty three-set win over Ben Shelton (4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5).

In a winner-take-all final match against Alexander Zverev, he delivered a confident and clutch performance, saving break points with big serves and winning the last four points of the tie-break to triumph 6-4, 7-6(4). This victory, his 50th of the season, marked his first-ever semifinal at the year-end championships and guaranteed he would break into the world’s top 5 for the first time in his career.

This achievement caps a remarkable season of resurgence for Auger-Aliassime, who began the year ranked 29th and rebuilt his confidence and form through a U.S. Open semifinal and strong results on the indoor hard courts he favors.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Felix Auger-Aliassime head-to-head (h2h)

Carlos Alcaraz holds a narrow 4-3 lead in his head-to-head against Félix Auger-Aliassime, though the rivalry has seen a dramatic shift in momentum. Auger-Aliassime initially led 3-0, which includes two key indoor hard-court victories from 2022, a surface where he still holds a 2-0 advantage. However, Alcaraz has since won their last four encounters in dominant fashion, establishing his superiority on both clay (leading 2-0) and outdoor hard courts (leading 2-1).

Their most recent meeting was a stunningly one-sided affair, with Alcaraz dismantling Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1 in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on clay, setting the stage for a compelling tactical battle in their upcoming ATP Finals semifinal.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Felix Auger-Aliassime – key stats comparison

Semifinal prediction: who will win Carlos Alcaraz vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime?

Based on the head-to-head record, current form, and tournament performance, Carlos Alcaraz is the clear favorite to win this semifinal, though Felix Auger-Aliassime’s indoor prowess makes him a dangerous opponent.

Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head 4-3 and has won their last four encounters, demonstrating he has solved the initial puzzle the Canadian presented. He is in superior form, having gone a perfect 3-0 in his group to clinch the year-end World No. 1 ranking, and brings a stellar 70-8 season record into this match. Auger-Aliassime, however, holds a unique 2-0 advantage in their indoor hardcourt meetings and is a proven force on this surface, leading the tour in indoor wins since 2020. Mentally, both are strong, which makes this match even more interesting.

Match timing – when will Carlos Alcaraz vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime be played?

The semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Felix Auger-Aliassime at the 2025 ATP Finals is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025.

The match will be the second of the evening session at the Inalpi Arena in Turin and will start no earlier than 8:30 PM Central European Time (CET). For viewers in other regions, like New York, they can tune into the broadcast at 2:30 PM Eastern Time (ET).

Where to watch the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime Semifinal?

The Carlos Alcaraz vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime semifinal at the ATP Finals is available to watch on a variety of channels and streaming services around the world.

People who are tuning in from Turin itself can watch it on Sky Italia, while the audience from the United States can tune into the broadcast, officially presented by Tennis Channel.