Félix Auger-Aliassime is racing against time to qualify for the ATP Finals. As the final Masters 1000 event of 2025 approaches, he finds himself in a crucial position at the Rolex Paris Masters. This event could determine his chances to compete in Turin.
Auger-Aliassime’s Path to ATP Finals
In order to secure a spot at the ATP Finals, Auger-Aliassime needs a significant performance in Paris. Currently, he is 480 points behind Lorenzo Musetti, who occupies the last qualifying position. The Canadian must reach the final to have a realistic shot at qualification.
Ranking Details
- Auger-Aliassime’s Current Seed: 9th
- Points Behind Musetti: 480
- Points for Final: 1,000
- Points for Semifinal: 400
A semifinal finish would leave Auger-Aliassime falling short of Musetti. His opening match is against qualifier Francisco Comesana, followed by potential clashes with Alexandre Muller or Brandon Nakashima. A matchup with eighth seed Casper Ruud awaits in the third round, and if he advances, the world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz could be his quarter-final opponent.
Challenges Ahead
Winning the title is Auger-Aliassime’s only guaranteed means to secure his ATP Finals spot. If he loses in the final, he may still fall short if Musetti, Alex de Minaur, and Ben Shelton make deep runs. However, if he finishes within 250 points this week, ATP 250 events next week may still offer a chance to qualify.
If he fails to reach the semifinals in Paris, his only route to the ATP Finals would be as an alternate, contingent upon an injury withdrawal from one of the top eight players.
Canadian Competitors
Auger-Aliassime is not alone; fellow Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo are also competing in Paris. Shapovalov seeks revenge against Joao Fonseca following their previous encounter in Basel. This week, he faces Fonseca in the opening round.
- Shapovalov’s Matchup: Joao Fonseca
- Projected Opponent: No. 10 seed Karen Khachanov or qualifier Ethan Quinn
Diallo faces Tallon Griekspoor in his first match, with Alex de Minaur likely in the second round. A potential showdown between Shapovalov and Diallo could occur in the third round.
Conclusion
The Rolex Paris Masters represents a pivotal moment in Félix Auger-Aliassime’s career as he seeks to secure a vital ATP Finals spot. With tough competition ahead, every match will be crucial to his chances. Fans await to see if Auger-Aliassime can navigate this challenging path to Turin successfully.
