Zverev Overcomes Match Points to Secure Paris Masters Semifinal Clash with Sinner

Alexander Zverev triumphed over Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling match at the Paris Masters, saving two match points. The final score was 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5), allowing Zverev to continue his title defense.

Zverev’s Remarkable Comeback

This victory marked a significant turnaround for Zverev, who ended a five-match losing streak against Medvedev. The No. 3 ranked player will now face No. 2 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.

Previous Encounter

Last weekend, Zverev and Sinner met in the Vienna final, where Sinner won 7-5 in the third set. Their overall head-to-head record stands at 4-4.

Saved Match Points

• Zverev saved both match points while serving at 4-5 in the deciding set.
• Medvedev, who previously defeated Zverev in the 2020 Paris final, rallied in the tiebreaker to level at 5-5.
• After 2.5 hours of intense play, Zverev secured the victory.

“Daniil is kind of my kryptonite, I don’t like playing him,” Zverev stated after the match. He expressed his excitement about facing Sinner again, hoping for another great contest.

Sinner’s Strong Performance

In other quarterfinal action, Jannik Sinner advanced by defeating Ben Shelton with a straight-sets victory of 6-3, 6-3. This marks Sinner’s first appearance in the Paris semifinals, reinforcing his quest to regain the No. 1 ranking.

Winning Streak

Sinner has now secured seven consecutive wins against Shelton, extending his indoor winning streak to 24 matches since November 2023. If he wins the title in Paris, it will be his first Masters trophy of the year.

Auger-Aliassime’s Dominance

Felix Auger-Aliassime ended the remarkable run of wild card Valentin Vacherot, winning 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Vacherot had impressively won his previous 10 Masters matches, including a title in Shanghai earlier this month.

Auger-Aliassime’s Journey

• Auger-Aliassime’s victory marks his fourth Masters semifinal of the season.
• He has reached 10 tour semifinals this year, second only to Carlos Alcaraz.
• Auger-Aliassime has won titles in Adelaide, Montpellier, and Brussels.

The Canadian player will next face Alexander Bublik, who defeated Alex de Minaur 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5 without losing serve. Bublik has been in excellent form, winning 30 of his last 37 matches since the French Open.

This tournament at the Paris Masters continues to showcase thrilling tennis and delivers an exciting lineup of semifinal matches ahead.