Zverev’s Thrilling Match Point Save Sets Stage for Sinner Semifinal at Paris Masters

A thrilling quarterfinal at the Paris Masters saw Alexander Zverev save two match points against Daniil Medvedev, securing his place in the semifinals. Zverev, competing to defend his title, emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) after a tense battle lasting two and a half hours.

Zverev Triumphs Over Medvedev

Zverev ended a five-match losing streak against Medvedev, a rival who had bested him in their previous encounters, including the 2020 Paris final. The match turned during the decisive tiebreaker, where Zverev saved both match points while serving at 4-5.

After the match, Zverev expressed his relief and optimism. “Daniil is kind of my kryptonite, I don’t like playing him,” he said. He looks forward to facing Jannik Sinner in the next round, following a thrilling final together in Vienna last week.

Sinner Advances to Semifinals

Jannik Sinner secured his spot in the semifinals by defeating Ben Shelton, the seventh seed, with a score of 6-3, 6-3. This victory marked Sinner’s first trip to the Paris semifinals and kept him in contention for the world number one ranking.

• Sinner has won his last seven matches against the American Shelton.
• He has extended his indoor winning streak to 24 matches since November 2023.

If Sinner claims the title in Paris, it will be his first Masters trophy of the year, propelling him back to the top of the rankings on Monday.

Other Quarterfinal Results

Felix Auger-Aliassime halted the impressive run of wild card Valentin Vacherot. Auger-Aliassime won convincingly with a score of 6-2, 6-2, advancing to his fourth Masters semifinal. Vacherot had previously won ten consecutive Masters matches, including his first title in Shanghai earlier this month.

After his victory, Auger-Aliassime acknowledged Vacherot’s confidence on the court. “You are kind of scared to be honest,” he stated, emphasizing the need to stay focused throughout the match.

Auger-Aliassime’s Season Success

This season, Auger-Aliassime has reached ten tour semifinals, second only to Carlos Alcaraz. He has captured titles in Adelaide, Montpellier, and Brussels.

Bublik’s Remarkable Journey

Alexander Bublik advanced to face Auger-Aliassime next, having defeated sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur with a score of 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5. Bublik achieved this remarkable win without dropping serve.

• Bublik has won 30 of his last 37 matches since the French Open.
• He has claimed four titles during this impressive stretch.
• He is the first player from Kazakhstan to reach a Masters semifinal.

The upcoming semifinals promise high-stakes competition, with Zverev set to clash against Sinner and Auger-Aliassime facing Bublik. Fans eagerly anticipate these matches at the Paris Masters.