"All roads in Turin seem to be leading to a Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner final and the latest chapter in what's already becoming one of tennis's greatest rivalries, just as all roads at every event they've both entered this year have led to another title for the Sincaraz collection. The numbers that sum up their supremacy are ubiquitous: they've faced each other in the past three grand slam finals (the escape from Alcaraz in that French Open final the pick of the lot),"
"But one eye-catching stat has been less told: Alexander Zverev, the world No 3, is closer in ranking points to the world No 1000 than he is to Sinner, the No 2. No one can get near them. The chasing pack aren't in the same universe, even though they're playing the same sport. So where does this leave Alex De Minaur and Felix Auger-Aliassime today?"
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara defeated Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 to reach the doubles final for the first time. Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool will face Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in an all-British semi, guaranteeing three British doubles finalists. Tournament momentum points toward a Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner final after a season of shared major titles and numerous meetings. Alexander Zverev sits far behind Sinner in points, closer to world No 1000 than to the world No 2. Felix Auger-Aliassime has past wins over Alcaraz; Alex De Minaur remains winless against Sinner despite a recent ATP Finals victory.
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