ATP Finals 2025 Day Five Recap

Day 5 of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals boxed off the Jimmy Connors Group as Alex de Minaur lastly discovered an enormous win when he wanted it most, beating Taylor Fritz in straight units to maintain his semi-final hopes alive.

Later within the night, Carlos Alcaraz sealed the group and reclaimed the Yr-Finish World No. 1 with a commanding victory over Lorenzo Musetti, ending the Italian’s marketing campaign and sending De Minaur by to the final 4.

Nitto ATP Finals 2025 Day 5 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Alex de Minaur (7)
Taylor Fritz (6)
7-6(3) 6-3

Carlos Alcaraz (1)
Lorenzo Musetti (9)
6-4 6-1

Alex de Minaur (7) def. Taylor Fritz (6) 7-6(3) 6-3

Alex de Minaur saved his Nitto ATP Finals qualification hopes alive with a convincing 7-6(3), 6-3 victory over Taylor Fritz in Turin on Thursday, ending the American’s semi-final probabilities and ending 1-2 within the Jimmy Connors Group.

Given Alex’s current struggles towards higher-ranked opponents, I figured Fritz would win, however he had a poor day on the workplace, and ADM appeared like a person on a mission after his disappointing loss to Musetti.

Key Match Highlights:

First Set (7-6(3), 52 minutes): De Minaur attacked relentlessly from the baseline, forcing Fritz into errors. The American held agency to drive a tie-break, however De Minaur dominated 7-3 with sharp returns and internet play to edge the opener.

Second Set (6-3, 43 minutes): De Minaur broke early, forging a 4-1 lead after Fritz faltered on serve. He reached match level at 5-2 however stayed composed when Fritz held, serving it out at 5-3. Fritz hit 33 unforced errors and gained simply 67% of first-serve factors. De Minaur now leads their head-to-head 6-5.

Put up-Match Quotes (De Minaur):

I’ve handled a good bit of heartbreak not too long ago, so it was good to lastly get a win right here in Turin. I’ve labored actually onerous so it was good to get some constructive suggestions or a constructive reward for the onerous work, so I’m very proud of the efficiency De Minaur on his win.

Broader Context:

Match Stats

 
Taylor Fritz
Alex de Minaur

Winners
17
24

Unforced Errors
33
28

Aces
8
5

Double Faults
1
3

1st Serve %
59% (41/69)
55% (36/66)

1st Serve Factors Gained
66% (27/41)
83% (30/36)

2nd Serve Factors Gained
54% (15/28)
53% (16/30)

Break Factors Saved
50% (2/4)
0% (0/1)

Service Video games
80% (8/10)
91% (10/11)

1st Return Factors Gained
17% (6/36)
34% (14/41)

2nd Return Factors Gained
47% (14/30)
46% (13/28)

Break Factors Gained
100% (1/1)
50% (2/4)

Return Video games
9% (1/11)
20% (2/10)

Strain Factors
60% (3/5)
40% (2/5)

Service Factors
61 % (42/69)
70% (46/66)

Return Factors
30% (20/66)
39% (27/69)

Internet Factors
57% (4/7)
88% (14/16)

Whole Factors
46 % (62/135)
54% (73/135)

Match Factors Saved
1
0

Max Factors In A Row
9
7

Whole Video games
43% (9/21)
57% (12/21)

Max Video games In A Row
3
5

Highlights

Carlos Alcaraz (1) def. Lorenzo Musetti (9) 6-4 6-1

Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed ATP Yr-Finish No. 1 introduced for the primary time since 2022 with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti in Turin on Thursday, capping an ideal 3-0 run by the Jimmy Connors Group and sending Alex de Minaur to the semi-finals.

After Alcaraz’s loss in Paris to Norrie, some followers had been fast to announce that the outdated Alcaraz who can spray errors was again, however Turin dispelled that fable as he’s utterly dialled in.

He was tremendous targeted from begin to end towards Musetti, and the precision on his groundstrokes was second to none.

Key Match Highlights:

First Set (6-4, 42 minutes): Alcaraz weathered partisan crowd assist and Musetti’s internet approaches, which ignited early cheers. The set was dominated by serve, however the Spaniard stayed aggressive in rallies, changing one in every of two break factors to seal the opener regardless of the Italian’s flashes of brilliance.

Second Set (6-1, 41 minutes): Musetti faltered below strain, unable to maintain depth as his legs had been put to the check. Alcaraz broke twice early with clear ball hanging, firing 26 winners to Musetti’s eight, and closed out with aptitude. He saved each break factors confronted.

Put up-Match Context:

Put up Match Quotes (Alcaraz):

The match was actually essential for me, enjoying for Yr-Finish No.1. It wasn’t simple at first with the nerves. I attempted to deal with that strain the perfect I might, so I’m simply actually proud of the extent I performed and to have the ability to finish the yr because the No. 1. Alcaraz on his win and capturing Yr Finish Number one.

Broader Context:

Match Stats

 
Carlos Alcaraz
Lorenzo Musetti

Winners
26
8

Unforced Errors
21
19

Aces
2
3

Double Faults
0
0

1st Serve %
69% (36/52)
64% (36/56)

1st Serve Factors Gained
83% (30/36)
53% (19/36)

2nd Serve Factors Gained
56% (9/16)
60% (12/20)

Break Factors Saved
100% (2/2)
40% (2/5)

Service Video games
100% (9/9)
63% (5/8)

1st Return Factors Gained
47% (17/36)
17% (6/36)

2nd Return Factors Gained
40% (8/20)
44% (7/16)

Break Factors Gained
60% (3/5)
0% (0/2)

Return Video games
38% (3/8)
0% (0/9)

Strain Factors
71% (5/7)
29% (2/7)

Service Factors
75% (39/52)
55% (31/56)

Return Factors
45% (25/56)
25% (13/52)

Internet Factors
100% (15/15)
100% (5/5)

Whole Factors
59% (64/108)
41% (44/108)

Match Factors Saved
0
2

Max Factors In A Row
8
4

Return Video games
38% (3/8)
0% (0/9)

Whole Video games
71% (12/17)
29% (5/17)

Max Video games In A Row
5
1

Highlights

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