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Reigning Champion Jannik Sinner Storms Past Alexander Zverev to Clinch First ATP Finals 2025 Semifinal Spot, Extends Indoor Streak

Sinner defeats Zverev in straight sets to seal semifinal spot in Turin

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Defending champion Jannik Sinner powered into the semifinals of the 2025 ATP Finals on Wednesday night, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour and 37 minutes. The Italian extended his stunning unbeaten run on indoor hard courts to 28 matches, the sixth-longest streak in the Open Era. With this win, the world No. 2 became the first player to secure a place in the final four, keeping alive his bid for the year-end No. 1 ranking.

Even with Zverev’s 83% first-serve rate, Sinner’s precision and composure under pressure set the tone for the match. The 24-year-old saved all seven break points he faced and converted two of his four chances. His 12 aces and near-flawless serving rhythm kept the German on the defensive throughout. The result, combined with Felix Auger-Aliassime’s earlier win over Ben Shelton, sealed Sinner’s semifinal qualification with one group match still to play.

JANNIK SINNER.

The way he moves is insane.

The way he hits the ball is insane.

The way he’s never off balance is INSANE.

🤯🤯🤯🤯

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 12, 2025

Sinner’s Silent Dominance and Break-Point Brilliance

In front of an electric Turin crowd, Sinner delivered another display of calm authority that has defined his rise this season. He struck 28 winners against just 14 unforced errors, controlling key moments even when Zverev appeared to find rhythm from the baseline. Both players struggled behind their second serves, but Sinner managed the tighter exchanges with a sharper tactical edge.

“There’s a lot of work behind it,” he said on court in Italian. “In our sport, confidence is important, and it also depends on how you arrive at this event. I’ve been playing well lately, and you feel even better on the important points. We’re trying to go as far as possible, but also to play the right way tactically, trying to be perfect against everyone.”

The crowd in Turin is singing to Jannik Sinner after his win over Zverev at the ATP Finals.

The look in his eyes says it all. 🇮🇹🥹

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 12, 2025

After a tense opening set that stayed on serve until the tenth game, Sinner broke through when Zverev’s forehand faltered, taking the opener 6-4. The second set followed a similar pattern of fine margins. The German earned four break points but failed to capitalize, while Sinner struck in the sixth game to gain the decisive edge. Holding firm in his final two service games, he closed out the victory with quiet assurance, improving his record to 6 wins from 10 meetings with Zverev.

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