By the numbers: Auger-Aliassime becomes first Canadian with this feat
What's the story
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada booked a semi-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one, at the ongoing ATP Finals. In a tense match, Auger-Aliassime held his nerve to win 6-4, 7-6 (4) against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their final group match. The match was a must-win for both players and witnessed a total of 55 unforced errors. According to Opta, Auger-Aliassime became the first Canadian (Open Era) to 50 wins (ATP) in multiple seasons.
Season
Auger-Aliassime's impressive season
The win against Zverev was Auger-Aliassime's 51st this year. This takes his win-loss record for the year to 51-22. Last month, the Canadian finished as the Paris Masters runner-up. He also won hard-court titles in Brussels, Montpellier, and Adelaide. Auger-Aliassime could now match his record from 2022 when he won a record four titles.
Information
First Canadian with this feat
As mentioned, Auger-Aliassime has become the first Canadian in the Open Era to 50 tour-level wins in multiple seasons. He finished with a 60-27 win-loss record in 2022, his best year so far.
ATP Finals
Form at ATP Finals
Coming to the ATP Finals, Auger-Aliassime is vying for his first title at the year-end championships. The Canadian started with a straight-set defeat to second seed Jannik Sinner. He then overcame Ben Shelton despite losing the first set. As mentioned, Auger-Aliassime will now face Alcaraz in the semi-final. As of now, Alcaraz has a 4-3 win-loss record against the Canadian.