ATP Cup 2022 : Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime preview, head-to-head & prediction
Match Details
Fixture: (GER) Alexander Zverev vs (CAN) Felix Auger-Aliassime
Date: 6 January 2022
Tournament: ATP Cup 2022
Round: Group Stage
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $10,000,000
Match timing: Not before 7 pm local time, 8 am GMT, 1:30 pm IST
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime preview
2021 ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev and World No. 11 Felix Auger-Aliassime will lock horns in a Group C tie on Day 6 of the 2022 ATP Cup.
Zverev has been in remarkable form at this year's ATP Cup, winning both of his matches in straight sets so far. He defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4, though he needed six match points to seal the deal.
Signed, sealed and tie delivered 📫
@AlexZverev capitalizes on a sixth match point, taking down Fritz 6-4, 6-4 for the 2-0 knockout
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Prior to that he beat Cameron Norrie 7-6(2), 6-1. Zverev's previous record at the ATP Cup was dismal, winning just one singles match over two editions of the tournament.
Canada lost their opening tie against the United States 3-0. After Denis Shapovalov lost his match against Dan Evans in their tie against Great Britain, it was up to Felix Auger-Aliassime to keep Canada's hopes in the ATP Cup alive.
Despite the immense pressure, the 21-year-old played well to defeat Norrie 7-6(4), 6-3. Along with Shapovalov, he won the decisive doubles rubber as well, giving the Canadians a 2-1 victory over the British.
@felixtennis keeps #TeamCanada alive against #TeamGB, outlasting Cam Norrie 7-6(4), 6-3.Not done yet...
🇨🇦 @felixtennis keeps #TeamCanada alive against #TeamGB, outlasting Cam Norrie 7-6(4), 6-3.
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Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime head-to-head
The duo have faced off against each other five times previously, with Zverev leading 4-1 in the head-to-head. The German won their most recent encounter 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 at the 2021 Vienna Open.
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime prediction
The Group C semifinal qualification scenarios are interesting, as all four teams are in contention. All four teams have won and lost one tie apiece, with the United States topping the group based on the number of matches and sets won.
Germany are in third place and Canada are fourth. For either of them to make the last four, they'll need to win Thursday's tie and hope that other results go their way. Though their fate also depends on how the Americans and British fare.
As such, Zverev and Auger-Aliassime will be under pressure to perform at their best. Given the lopsided rivalry between the two, the German will be the favorite to win.
Zverev has been in much better form than the Canadian for the past few months. Even at the ATP Cup, he has put up more dominant performances. His serve has improved a lot over time and his groundstrokes remain difficult for his opponents to handle.
Alisassime has improved a lot over the last year as well, but he has been known to falter in the big moments. In a high-stakes match like this one, he just might feel the weight of expectations upon him, giving his opponent the edge.
Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in three sets.
Also Check Out: Updated ATP Cup 2022 Results