Day five of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals boxed off the Jimmy Connors Group as Alex de Minaur finally found a big win when he needed it most, beating Taylor Fritz in straight sets to keep his semi-final hopes alive.
Later in the evening, Carlos Alcaraz sealed the group and reclaimed the Year-End World No. 1 with a commanding victory over Lorenzo Musetti, ending the Italian’s campaign and sending De Minaur through to the last four.
Nitto ATP Finals 2025 Day 5 Results
| 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 kept 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 chances and finishing 1-2 in the Jimmy Connors Group.
Given Alex’s recent struggles against higher-ranked opponents, I figured Fritz would win, but he had a poor day at the office, and ADM looked like a man 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 firm to force a tie-break, but De Minaur dominated 7-3 with sharp returns and net 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 point at 5-2 but stayed composed when Fritz held, serving it out at 5-3. Fritz hit 33 unforced errors and won just 67% of first-serve points. De Minaur now leads their head-to-head 6-5.
Post-Match Quotes (De Minaur):
I have dealt with a fair bit of heartbreak recently, so it was good to finally get a win here in Turin. I have worked really hard so it was good to get some positive feedback or a positive reward for the hard work, so I am very happy with the performance De Minaur on his win.
Broader Context:
- Match duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes.
- First Top 10 hard-court win of 2025 outside team events; needed a straight-sets win to stay in the SF race.
- Fritz’s 2025 stats: 53-23 record, titles in Eastbourne and Stuttgart; out at 1-2.
- Makes Last Four: De Minaur advances after Alcaraz beat Musetti on Thursday evening.
- Next: Awaits SF draw on Friday, plays the winner of Bjorn Borg group.
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 Points Won | 66% (27/41) | 83% (30/36) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 54% (15/28) | 53% (16/30) |
| Break Points Saved | 50% (2/4) | 0% (0/1) |
| Service Games | 80% (8/10) | 91% (10/11) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 17% (6/36) | 34% (14/41) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 47% (14/30) | 46% (13/28) |
| Break Points Won | 100% (1/1) | 50% (2/4) |
| Return Games | 9% (1/11) | 20% (2/10) |
| Pressure Points | 60% (3/5) | 40% (2/5) |
| Service Points | 61 % (42/69) | 70% (46/66) |
| Return Points | 30% (20/66) | 39% (27/69) |
| Net Points | 57% (4/7) | 88% (14/16) |
| Total Points | 46 % (62/135) | 54% (73/135) |
| Match Points Saved | 1 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 9 | 7 |
| Total Games | 43% (9/21) | 57% (12/21) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 5 |
Highlights
Carlos Alcaraz (1) def. Lorenzo Musetti (9) 6-4 6-1
Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed ATP Year-End No. 1 presented for the first time since 2022 with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti in Turin on Thursday, capping a perfect 3-0 run through the Jimmy Connors Group and sending Alex de Minaur to the semi-finals.
After Alcaraz’s loss in Paris to Norrie, some fans were quick to announce that the old Alcaraz who can spray errors was back, but Turin dispelled that myth as he’s completely dialled in.
He was super focused from start to finish against Musetti, and the precision on his groundstrokes was second to none.
Key Match Highlights:
First Set (6-4, 42 minutes): Alcaraz weathered partisan crowd support and Musetti’s net approaches, which ignited early cheers. The set was dominated by serve, but the Spaniard stayed aggressive in rallies, converting one of two break points to seal the opener despite the Italian’s flashes of brilliance.
Second Set (6-1, 41 minutes): Musetti faltered under pressure, unable to sustain intensity as his legs were put to the test. Alcaraz broke twice early with clean ball striking, firing 26 winners to Musetti’s eight, and closed out with flair. He saved both break points faced.
Post-Match Context:
- Match duration: 83 minutes.
- Alcaraz improves to 7-1 in their head-to-head.
- Secures Year-End No. 1 (second career time); tops Jimmy Connors Group, advances to SFs for second time (best prior: 2023 SF).
Post Match Quotes (Alcaraz):
The match was really important for me, playing for Year-End No.1. It wasn’t easy at the beginning with the nerves. I tried to handle that pressure the best I could, so I’m just really happy with the level I played and to be able to end the year as the No. 1. Alcaraz on his win and capturing Year End Number 1.
Broader Context:
- Musetti: (1-2) eliminated as he needed a win to advance; De Minaur (1-2) qualifies in second via Alcaraz’s result.
- Alcaraz’s 2025 stats: 70 wins, 8 titles, including RG and US Open.
- Next: Saturday, SF vs. the runner-up of the Bjorn Borg Group.
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 Points Won | 83% (30/36) | 53% (19/36) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 56% (9/16) | 60% (12/20) |
| Break Points Saved | 100% (2/2) | 40% (2/5) |
| Service Games | 100% (9/9) | 63% (5/8) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 47% (17/36) | 17% (6/36) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 40% (8/20) | 44% (7/16) |
| Break Points Won | 60% (3/5) | 0% (0/2) |
| Return Games | 38% (3/8) | 0% (0/9) |
| Pressure Points | 71% (5/7) | 29% (2/7) |
| Service Points | 75% (39/52) | 55% (31/56) |
| Return Points | 45% (25/56) | 25% (13/52) |
| Net Points | 100% (15/15) | 100% (5/5) |
| Total Points | 59% (64/108) | 41% (44/108) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 2 |
| Max Points In A Row | 8 | 4 |
| Return Games | 38% (3/8) | 0% (0/9) |
| Total Games | 71% (12/17) | 29% (5/17) |
| Max Games In A Row | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
2025 ATP Finals Day 6 Schedule
- 11:30 am: Harri Heliovaara / Henry Patten (2) vs Marcelo Arevalo / Mate Pavcic (4)
- Not before 2.00 pm: Jannik Sinner (1) vs Ben Shelton (5)
- 6.00 pm: Joe Salisbury / Neil Skupski (5) vs Christian Harrison / Evan King (8)
- Not before 8.30 pm: Alexander Zverev (3) vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (8)
