'Not dangerous...': Auger-Aliassime downplays concern about injury

TURIN: Felix Auger-Aliassime, who battled a calf issue during his 7-5, 6-1 defeat to home favourite Jannik Sinner st the ATP Tour Finals, downplayed any concerns about his physical condition, says it not dangerous and he is not too much concerned about it.

After an encouraging start against the in-form Italian, Auger-Aliassime appeared to pull his left calf late in the first set while landing from a serve at 5-6. Though he continued to compete, the injury clearly affected his movement.

“No, not dangerous. I'm not too concerned. He's an amazing player. You have to give credit when the guy is just better than you,” Auger-Aliassime was quoted by ATP Tour.

Auger-Aliassime, who is making his first appearance at the season finale since 2022, had matched Sinner through much of the opening set, but the Italian began to turn the tide to win the match.