Zverev’s efficiency will be tested against Auger-Aliassime’s firepower in the US Open 2025.
Third seed Alexander Zverev faces 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in a third-round clash at the US Open 2025. Auger-Aliassime advanced with wins over lucky loser Billy Harris and Roman Safiullin, while Zverev has looked sharp, cruising past Alejandro Tabilo and Jacob Fearnley in straight sets.
Zverev’s 2025 season has been a mix of consistency and vulnerability. The German lifted the Munich title over Ben Shelton, reached finals in Melbourne and Stuttgart, and posted semifinal runs in Halle, Toronto, and Cincinnati. Still, early exits at Wimbledon, Indian Wells, and Monte Carlo exposed lingering inconsistency. Statistically, he remains one of the tour’s most efficient players, firing 444 aces, winning 75% of first-serve points, and converting 42% of 417 break point opportunities.
World #3 and 2020 runner up Alexander Zverev back into the 3rd round with a good 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Jacob Fearnley.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 29, 2025
Awaits Auger-Aliassime or Safiullin. pic.twitter.com/zLxzByD6UI
Auger-Aliassime has enjoyed a strong season of his own. He opened with a title in Adelaide, added another in Open Occitanie, and reached the Dubai final before a mid-year slump that included withdrawing from Rome with a lower-body injury. However, the Canadian has made semifinals in Doha, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Mallorca, plus a quarterfinal in Cincinnati, where he fell to Jannik Sinner. With 476 aces, 76% first-serve points won, 30% first-serve return points won, and a 32% break conversion rate of 369 opportunities.
FAA IN FULL FLOW 🌊
— Tennis Canada (@TennisCanada) August 29, 2025
On to Round 3 in New York, where Félix Auger-Aliassime will face Alexander Zverev 🎾#USOpen pic.twitter.com/6gyZ3w5BjL
Alexander Zverev holds a 6-2 lead in his head-to-head against Felix Auger-Aliassime, with their rivalry offering no shortage of twists. The German dominated the early exchanges, claiming victories in Monte Carlo and Beijing in 2019 before adding another in the 2020 Cologne final. But Wimbledon 2021 brought a turning point when Auger-Aliassime battled through five sets to score his first win in the rivalry.
Zverev quickly responded later that season in Vienna, before the Canadian struck again at the 2022 ATP Cup in three sets. Since then, however, Zverev has reasserted himself, taking their most recent meetings in Madrid 2022 and Miami 2024 to extend his advantage.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Miami | Round of 64 | Alexander Zverev | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Madrid | Quarterfinal | Alexander Zverev | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2022 | ATP Cup | Round Robin | Felix Auger-Aliassime | 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2021 | Vienna | Quarterfinal | Alexander Zverev | 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2021 | Wimbledon | Round of 16 | Felix Auger-Aliassime | 6-4, 7-6(6), 3-6, 3-6, 6-4 |
| 2020 | Cologne 1 | Final | Alexander Zverev | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Beijing | Round of 16 | Alexander Zverev | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 2019 | Monte Carlo | Round of 32 | Alexander Zverev | 6-1, 6-4 |
| Alexander Zverev | Category | Felix Auger-Aliassime |
| 3 | Current Ranking | 27 |
| 506-214 | Career W-L | 244-165 |
| 43-16 | YTD W-L | 29-18 |
| 24 | Career Titles | 7 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 1 | YTD Titles | 2 |
Auger-Aliassime’s firepower makes him a dangerous opponent, but Zverev’s steadier form in New York points to the third seed prevailing.
Alexander Zverev joining an elite group 👏
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 1, 2025
he becomes the first man born in 1990 or later to record 500 tour-level wins! pic.twitter.com/WzQGsYTyIK
Prediction: Alexander Zverev in straight sets
With Zverev priced at 7/25 and Auger-Aliassime at 13/5, the numbers lean heavily toward the German, who holds the efficiency edge.
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Alexander Zverev: 7/25
Felix Auger-Aliassime: 13/5
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):
Total Sets Under 3.5: 13/10
Total Sets Over 3.5: 4/7
Total Games Under 36.5: 6/5
Total Game Over 36.5: 8/13
Zverev Set 1 Winner: 11/25
Auger-Aliassime Set 1 Winner: 7/4
(According to BetMGM: BetMGM offers exclusive promo codes, bonus deals and accurate odds for users upon signing up. Use BetMGM to ace your betting game in all sports!)
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