Day two of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals followed a similar script to yesterday’s opener, with the higher-ranked players making light work of their round robin matches.
Taylor Fritz handled debutant Lorenzo Musetti with rock-solid hitting, serving big and hitting cleanly to silence the home crowd and get off to a winning start in the Jimmy Connors Group.
Later in the evening, defending champion Jannik Sinner restored Italian pride in emphatic fashion, dismantling Felix Auger-Aliassime to extend his indoor winning streak to 27 matches.
Fritz will have to do it all again tomorrow as the schedule was changed due to Musetti’s late arrival from Athens, which is not ideal for the American.
Nitto ATP Finals 2025 Results Day 2
| Winner | Loser | Score line |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fritz (6) | Lorenzo Musetti (8) | 6-3 6-4 |
| Jannik Sinner (1) | Felix Auger-Aliassime (8) | 7-5 6-1 |
Taylor Fritz (6) def. Lorenzo Musetti (8) 6-3 6-4
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Taylor Fritz opened his 2025 Nitto ATP Finals campaign with a dominant 6-3, 6-4 victory over Lorenzo Musetti in Turin on Monday, spoiling the Italian’s debut and improving to 1-0 in the Jimmy Connors Group.
On a faster indoor court, Fritz really has the edge with his serve and forehand. Musetti brought some nice shots and a lot of style, but he lacks the experience of playing on faster indoor surfaces over the winter (a la Federer) as a junior. As a result, it’s no surprise that indoors is statistically his worst surface in terms of win-loss record.
Important match highlights:
First set (6-3, 38 minutes): Fritz took control early, stepping inside the baseline to take the ball on the rise and redirect Musetti’s pace. The American saved four break points in the third game with a clutch serve and broke the next one en route to effectively closing out the opener.
Second set (6-4, 65 minutes): Fritz broke at 1-1 after Musetti double-faulted twice from 40/30 and fired a backhand wide on break point. After not converting a match point on Musetti’s serve, he kept his composure and rallied from 0/30 at 5-4 to serve it out.
Quote after match (Fritz):
I am really happy. I thought I did a lot of things really well. I did a good job early in the match, serving out of trouble and saving a few break points. I played well in the second set and had many chances to break, but I didn’t take advantage of them. I’m really glad I was able to serve it out there, and it didn’t come back to ruin it. Every time I come here I like the conditions, and it’s very easy to get motivated. You can lock in, it’s the last tournament of the year, and it’s the ATP Finals, it’s a big deal. Free on his profit.
Broader context:
- Match length: 1 hour, 43 minutes.
- Second set: Fritz dropped only 3 points on serve in the set, 2 points in the last game.
- Fritz 2025 stats: 52-21 record, titles in Eastbourne and Stuttgart.
- Preparation edge: Arrived in Turin a week early; Musetti landed on Sunday after losing the Athens final to Djokovic.
- Next: Round-robin match against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday.
Match statistics
| Lorenzo Musetti | Taylor Fritz | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 20 | 29 |
| Unforced errors | 9 | 11 |
| Ace | 5 | 13 |
| Double mistake | 5 | 0 |
| 1st serving % | 65% (56/86) | 66% (37/56) |
| 1st Serve point won | 66% (37/56) | 84% (31/37) |
| 2nd serve point won | 40% (12/30) | 63% (12/19) |
| Breakpoints saved | 83% (10/12) | 100% (4/4) |
| Service game | 78% (7/9) | 100% (10/10) |
| 1st return point won | 16% (6/37) | 34% (19/56) |
| 2nd return point won | 37% (7/19) | 60% (18/30) |
| Break point won | 0% (0/4) | 17% (2/12) |
| Return game | 0% (0/10) | 22% (2/9) |
| Pressure points | 63% (10/16) | 38% (6/16) |
| Service points | 57% (49/86) | 77% (43/56) |
| Return points | 23% (13/56) | 43% (37/86) |
| Net points | 55% (11/20) | 73% (16/22) |
| Total points | 44% (62/142) | 56% (80/142) |
| Match point saved | 1 | 0 |
| Max points in a row | 5 | 9 |
| Total game | 37% (7/19) | 63% (12/19) |
| Max games in a row | 1 | 3 |
Highlights
Jannik Sinner (2) def. Felix Auger-Aliassime (7) 7-5 6-1
Jannik Sinner kicked off his 2025 Nitto ATP Finals title defense with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Monday night, aided by the Canadian battling a left calf injury from the end of the first set onwards.
Sinner was as clinical as ever, but in the early stages Felix offered decent resistance, holding his position on the baseline and going for his shots.
But once he adjusted the calf it was all over as he struggled to really push off that leg. To his credit, he stuck it out until the end, but based on that, I think we’ll see Bublik step in to play the rest of the round-robin games.
Sinner extends his indoor winning streak to 27 matches and hasn’t dropped a set in the final since the 2023 final loss to Djokovic – imperial stuff.
Important match highlights:
First set (7-5, 58 minutes): In a rematch of the Paris Masters final, Auger-Aliassime saved break points at 3-2 and a set point at 5-4. But Sinner struck in the 12th game, making 0/30 as the Canadian began to feel pain in his legs. Auger-Aliassime took a medical timeout off court after the set.
Second set (6-1, 43 minutes): The No. 8 seed broke early in the second match and never relinquished control. Auger-Aliassime received treatment on the track at 0-3 and 1-4 but was unable to recover. Sinner won 89% (32/36) of first-serve points and closed cleanly. He improved to 4-2 in their ATP Head2Head series.
Quote after match (SInner)
It was a very tough match until 6-5. I had a few chances to break. He served very well, except I missed a return once, but that can happen. He played very aggressive tennis, so I’m happy to have overcome a very tough test today. Winning the first game is obviously crucial in this competition and its format. I am very happy. I hope it’s not too serious. I obviously wish him a very speedy recovery, and hopefully he’s back to 100 percent physically. You still have to be very consistent, with good balance on the court. Especially mentally, it’s a bit different, but at the same time it’s an advantage. You have to say that. You have to use it the right way, even if you don’t want it to be like this. Sensing his gain.
Broader context:
- Match length: 1 hour, 41 minutes.
- Sinner’s 2025 Stats: Dominant late season form, now 1-0 in RR games.
- End of year no. 1 race: Trails Alcaraz with ~1,050 points after RR1; must win the tournament outright and hope Alcaraz falters to regain the top spot.
- Next: Wednesday against Alexander Zverev in the Björn Borg group.
Match statistics
| Jannik Sinner | Happy Auger-Also | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 13 | 15 |
| Unforced errors | 10 | 14 |
| Ace | 3 | 9 |
| Double mistake | 1 | 2 |
| 1st serving % | 71% (36/51) | 66% (47/71) |
| 1st Serve point won | 89% (32/36) | 64% (30/47) |
| 2nd serve point won | 60% (9/15) | 38% (9/24) |
| Breakpoints saved | (0/0) | 70% (7/10) |
| Service game | 100% (10/10) | 67% (6/9) |
| 1st return point won | 36% (17/47) | 11% (4/36) |
| 2nd return point won | 63% (15/24) | 40% (6/15) |
| Break point won | 30% (3/10) | (0/0) |
| Return game | 33% (3/9) | 0% (0/10) |
| Pressure points | 30% (3/10) | 70% (7/10) |
| Service points | 80% (41/51) | 55% (39/71) |
| Return points | 45% (32/71) | 20% (10/51) |
| Net points | 80% (8/10) | 48% (10/21) |
| Total points | 60% (73/122) | 40% (49/122) |
| Match point saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max points in a row | 5 | 4 |
| Total game | 68% (13/19) | 32% (6/19) |
| Max games in a row | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
2025 ATP Finals Day 3 schedule
- 11:30 a.m.:
- Not before 2pm: Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs Taylor Fritz (6)
- 18.00: Julian Cash / Lloyd Glaspool (1) vs Kevin Krawietz / Tim Puetz (6)
- Not before 20.30: Lorenzo Musetti (9) / Alex de Minaur (7)
