Auger-Aliassime Injury Update | ATP Finals 2023

Auger-Aliassime Downplays Calf Injury After Sinner Defeat at ATP Finals

A concerning calf issue couldn’t derail Felix Auger-Aliassime’s composure despite a straight-sets loss to Jannik Sinner at the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday, November 10, 2025. The Canadian player minimized the severity of the injury, focusing instead on the dominance of his Italian opponent.

Turin Setback for Returning Canadian

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s highly anticipated return to the Nitto ATP Finals, his first appearance as 2022, began with a 7-5, 6-1 defeat against the in-form Jannik Sinner in Turin.The match was marred by a potential left calf strain sustained late in the first set, while landing from a serve at 5-6. Despite visibly affecting his movement, Auger-Aliassime completed the match and subsequently sought to allay concerns about a serious injury.

“No, not dangerous. I’m not too concerned. He’s an amazing player. You have to give credit when the guy is just better than you,” Auger-Aliassime stated following the match. “Today he was better than me.I’ll get ready for the next one.”

Sinner’s First-Set Dominance

Auger-Aliassime initially matched Sinner’s intensity in the opening set, but the Italian quickly gained control. According to Infosys ATP stats, Sinner won an astounding 100 percent of points (21/21) behind his first serve in the first set, a key factor in securing the early advantage. The head-to-head record between the two players now stands at 2-4 in favor of Sinner.

– The ATP Finals feature only the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the season.

“He’s tough to beat anywhere, especially here,” Auger-Aliassime acknowledged, recognizing Sinner’s strength on home soil. “He started off amazing [and] never looked back really. From the first point to the last, he was amazing. Toughest guy to beat here.”

Mental Fortitude Amidst Physical Challenge

Despite the physical setback and the loss, Auger-Aliassime emphasized his mental resilience. He framed the competition as a “tennis battle,” rather than a war, highlighting his focused and driven approach.

– Maintaining mental focus is crucial for players when facing adversity during a match.

“I’ve never been [afraid] as we’re not going to war,” auger-Aliassime explained. “I do put in my mind that it’s a battle, a tennis battle. I’m very focused, very driven. [I’ve] never been afraid of a tennis match. [You’re] more focused when you play at this level, everything needs to be very disciplined and very precise from the first moments.”

Growing Rivalry and Upcoming Matches

Monday’s match marked the fourth encounter between Auger-Aliassime and Sinner as August, a period during which sinner has consistently demonstrated his superiority. The pair previously faced off in the final of the rolex Paris Masters just eight days prior, with sinner also emerging victorious in that contest.

– The Nitto ATP Finals are held annually in November, concluding the men’s professional tennis season.

Auger-Aliassime acknowledged the high level of play required to compete with Sinner, stating, “I’ve been playing him a few times this year, so I knew what to expect. It’s more like when you play this top level, you have to be extremely good.That’s it.”

Looking ahead, Auger-Aliassime will aim to recover from the calf issue and regroup for his remaining round-robin matches against Ben Shelton on Wednesday and Alexander Zverev on Friday. His performance in these matches will be crucial to his chances of advancing in the tournament.