"We cannot talk too much about the match, he was far from 100%": Jannik Sinner not taking much from Zverev thrashing amid gruelling Paris run

Jannik Sinner will contest his first Paris Masters final after a commanding semifinal victory over Alexander Zverev on Saturday — a result that continues the Italian’s remarkable indoor run and sets up a showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Sinner, who has now won 24 consecutive indoor matches, was clinical once again inside the Accor Arena, dispatching an understandably weary Zverev in straight sets. The German had survived a gruelling quarterfinal the night before, and Sinner was quick to acknowledge the physical toll it had taken on his opponent.

“I feel like today we cannot talk too much about the match, to be honest,” Sinner said afterward on Tennis Channel. “He was far away from 100%. He won a very, very tough match yesterday — very long, very physical, very mental. Coming back the next day to play a semi is very, very difficult. Making the final in Vienna and then coming here right after, it’s a very tough task.”

Despite the circumstances, Sinner was pleased with how he handled the situation on court and the composure he maintained throughout. “I’m obviously very happy with how I handled the situation on court,” he added. “My first final here in Paris means a lot to me. Let’s see what’s coming.”

Standing between Sinner and a maiden Paris Masters title is Felix Auger-Aliassime, who has rediscovered his best form this week with an ATP Finals spot begging. The Canadian’s crisp, attacking tennis has been one of the stories of the tournament — and Sinner is expecting another fierce contest.

“Of course, it will be different,” Sinner said of facing Auger-Aliassime. “Even between Cincinnati and the US Open there was a one- or two-week gap, and those were already two completely different matches. It shows that every day and every situation is different.

“He loves to play indoors too. He’s played some incredible tennis this week. He’s playing very, very aggressively, so I have to be very careful. But I’ll enjoy the moment no matter what.”

The Italian, who lifted titles in Vienna, Beijing and two majors in Wimbledon and Australian Open earlier this season, has become the benchmark for consistency and calm in 2025 — and he’ll take that mindset into Sunday’s final.

“It has been an incredible stay here in Paris,” Sinner said. “The atmosphere has been amazing, and I’m very, very happy to play my first final here.”

With both players in electric form indoors, fans can expect a high-quality final between two of the ATP Tour’s most dynamic young talents. It is also a first as the maiden champion in Nanterre, the new venue for the Paris Masters will be crowned.

Moving to the new venue for 2025, it has been a success but for Sinner it could be yet another title after winning Vienna in October. He will hope to then end his season in style at the ATP Finals in Turin where he is defending champion. He will then take the rest of the season off with the likely returning World No.1 not playing the Davis Cup.

A decision that has been criticised but also one that has been widely spoken about to Sinner himself this week whether he would consider a U-turn but he has always been adamant that he won't be playing in Bologna and is putting himself first over his country. A proposal which has received mixed reviews but if he ascends back to World No.1 and keeps it come the end of the year, he will have done everything right.

Against Auger-Aliassime, it is a formidable foe albeit one with a lot more to lose. He will look to book a last gasp ATP Finals spot while Sinner has had his spot booked for a long time. He technically is only playing for rankings this week while Felix is playing to prolong his season. What that will bring out in regards to the final is a tasty proposition in the French capital.