🔗 Share this article Alexander Zverev Battles Auger-Aliassime in Season-Ending Championships Showdown Overview The inherent challenges of tournament pool play often result in by this stage of the season-ending championships fans frequently find themselves puzzled, searching around for a mathematical tool and trying to work out the brain-busting qualification scenarios. However today's game between Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime, thankfully, is simple. It's a direct elimination: the successful player earns a final four contest against Carlos Alcaraz at this year-end tournament; the loser heads out. The German is the frontrunner for this: the world No 3 is the more accomplished player, has claimed the title at this event previously on two instances and leads their head-to-head six matches to three, securing victories in both their previous matches on an covered hard surface. Yet … this type of playing field on which the Canadian has won the majority of his titles, he is in great form after his remarkable turnaround against Ben Shelton on recently and he took out the German in the US Championships initial phase in late summer. Furthermore, conditions are faster in the host city than at the US Open venue, which is even more beneficial in the Canadian's favor. Should Zverev be cautious, like he was against Sinner, and Felix aggressively challenges the German with his powerful serves and fearless play, there is a strong chance the 25-year-old Canadian – the earlier standout who was once in line before the Spanish and Italian stars to take over from the legendary trio – who obtains the questionable privilege of facing the world No 1 on Saturday. Play begins: at about 8.30pm local time, 7:30 PM in the UK.