The Rolex Paris Masters final showcased a competitive match between two of tennis’s emerging talents at La Défense Arena in Paris. Jannik Sinner sought to extend his dominance on indoor courts, while Félix Auger-Aliassime pursued his first title at this prestigious event.
Félix Auger-Aliassime’s Words on Jannik Sinner After Rolex Paris Masters
Sinner defeated Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (4) in a straight-sets victory that extended his winning streak on indoor courts to 26 matches. The first set proved decisive as Sinner broke Auger-Aliassime’s serve once and claimed the set 6-4. The second set remained closely contested, with both players holding serve until the match reached a tiebreak.
Sinner’s experience proved instrumental in the tiebreak, securing a 7-4 victory. He fired six aces with two double faults, while Auger-Aliassime produced eight aces with two double faults. Sinner’s first-serve percentage of 91 percent significantly exceeded Auger-Aliassime’s 81 percent, a critical difference in the match’s outcome. Auger-Aliassime did not earn a single break point opportunity, while Sinner converted only one of his six break chances.
Following his loss, Auger-Aliassime demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship during the trophy ceremony. “It’s never easy to lose in a final,” he acknowledged before offering genuine praise. “Jannik, congrats to you and your team. You push all the players and myself to improve and get better. So, I can only give you credit and tip my hat off to all the improvement since we’ve known each other.”
The Canadian player’s comments reflected a deeper connection traced back to their teenage years. “I think we were playing FIFA when we were 16 or 17,” he recalled. “You’re a much better player since then, so congrats.”
Felix Aliassime to Jannik Sinner at Paris Masters:
“I think we were playing FIFA when we were 16 or 17. You’re a much better player since then.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/bP3JybnCDf
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 2, 2025
His observation highlighted Sinner’s transformation from a developing junior player to a four-time Grand Slam champion and World No. 1.
Auger-Aliassime Maintains Consistency While Sinner Reclaims Top Position
Auger-Aliassime’s recent performances demonstrated his commitment to professional excellence. In early September, he lost to Sinner at the US Open semifinals, and just two weeks later, he married his longtime partner, Nina Ghaibi, in Marrakech, Morocco, on September 20.
Following the US Open, Auger-Aliassime won the Brussels title in October by defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6(2), 6-7(6), 6-2, marking his third title of 2025 and eighth career title. His Paris Masters final run positioned him eighth in the ATP Race to Turin, ahead of Lorenzo Musetti by 160 points.
Sinner’s victory at Paris carried significant implications for the world rankings, allowing him to reclaim the World No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz. He completed the tournament without losing a set, becoming the first player since Alcaraz at Indian Wells in 2023 to accomplish this feat.
In the ATP Live Race to Turin, Sinner trails Alcaraz by 1,050 points as both compete for the year-end World No. 1. The season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, where Sinner is the defending champion, will likely determine who finishes 2025 as the world’s top-ranked player.
