{"id":1766,"date":"2025-11-11T07:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T07:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=1766"},"modified":"2025-11-11T07:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T07:57:09","slug":"jannik-sinner-dominates-felix-auger-aliassime-at-atp-finals-in-turin-tennis-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=1766","title":{"rendered":"Jannik Sinner dominates Felix Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals in Turin | Tennis News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Jannik Sinner begins his ATP Finals title defence with victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime on home soil in Italy.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 11 Nov 2025<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">11 Nov 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Italy\u2019s Jannik Sinner began his bid to retain the ATP Finals title with a resounding 7-5, 6-1 win over injury-hit Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in their round-robin clash at a packed Inalpi Arena in Turin on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The pair were meeting for the fourth time since August, and eight days after their last clash, with the outcome the same as Sinner eased into the match before overpowering Auger-Aliassime, who needed medical attention during the second set.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 1 item<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Sinner extended his incredible indoor hardcourt winning streak to 27 matches, his last defeat on the surface coming against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 ATP Finals decider.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old is also in a battle with Carlos Alcaraz to end the year as world number one. Sinner must retain his title in Turin to have any chance, while the Spaniard can secure the prize by winning two more matches after victory in his opener.<\/p>\n<p>Sinner began with intent by winning the first game to love and went on to give up just three points on serve in the opening set while forcing five break points, displaying an impressive mixture of sharp backhand and forehand shots down the line.<\/p>\n<p>Auger-Aliassime hung in, smashing eight aces to Sinner\u2019s one during the first set, often at just the right time as he saved four break points, but the Italian came through when it mattered, breaking to win the set.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a very tough match until 6-5. I had some chances to break,\u201d Sinner said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe played some very aggressive tennis, so I\u2019m happy to overcome a very tough test today. Obviously, winning the first match is very important in this competition and this format.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4098235\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4098235\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4098235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25314714959463-1762837376.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Jannik Sinner in action.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4098235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sinner returns the ball to Canada\u2019s Felix Auger-Aliassime during their ATP World Tour Finals match in Turin, Italy, on November 10, 2025 [Antonio Calanni\/AP Photo]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sinner stormed into a 3-0 lead in the second, and his opponent took a medical timeout for a problem in his left calf.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope it\u2019s nothing too serious,\u201d Sinner said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish him obviously a very speedy recovery, and hopefully he is back to 100 percent physically.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Auger-Aliassime saved two break points to avoid losing touch completely before Sinner sank the Canadian with another break to leave the Italian serving for the match, which he did in style, hammering home an ace to clinch the win.<\/p>\n<p>While the Canadian struggled in the second set, Sinner began to enjoy himself, playing some deft drop shots to the delight of his home crowd, who rose to their feet to acclaim the win.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, German Alexander Zverev beat American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(6) in the other Bjorn Borg Group match. All four players in the group will meet each other, with the top two qualifying for the semifinals.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday\u2019s action features the Jimmy Connors Group, where Alcaraz takes on last year\u2019s finalist Taylor Fritz, with both players on one win each, and Italian Lorenzo Musetti faces Australian Alex de Minaur.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4098241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4098241\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4098241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-11-10T212758Z_462749654_UP1ELBA1NMJ33_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-ATPFINALS-1762837513.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime react.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4098241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sinner shakes hands with Auger-Aliassime, right, after winning his group stage match [Guglielmo Mangiapane\/Reuters]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jannik Sinner begins his ATP Finals title defence with victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime on home soil in Italy. 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