Match Reaction
Auger-Aliassime Offers Injury Update After Sinner Defeat at Nitto ATP Finals
Canadian appeared to pull his left calf,but has downplayed concerns
November 10,2025
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Felix Auger-Aliassime is making his first appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals since 2022.
By Jerome Coombe
“Happy Auger-Also”‘s return to the Nitto ATP Finals didn’t go as planned on Monday night, as the Canadian battled a calf issue during his 7-5, 6-1 defeat to home favorite jannik Sinner in Turin.
After an encouraging start against the in-form Italian, Auger-Aliassime appeared to pull his left calf late in the first set while landing from a serve at 5-6. Though he continued to compete, the injury clearly affected his movement, but the No. 8 player in the PIF ATP Rankings later downplayed any concerns about his physical condition.
“No, not risky. I’m not too concerned. He’s an amazing player. you have to give credit when the guy is just better than you,” said Auger-Aliassime. “Today he was better than me. I’ll get ready for the next one.”
Auger-Aliassime, who is making his first appearance at the season finale since 2022, had matched Sinner through much of the opening set, but the Italian began to turn the tide with his. He won 100 per cent (21/21) of points behind his first delivery, according to Infosys ATP Stats, in the first set.
“He’s tough to break, and he serves well. I think I had a good first set, but he just raised his level when it mattered,” Auger-Aliassime added.