The grass courts of Stuttgart sizzled with action as the BOSS Open 2025 entered its semifinal stage, delivering high-stakes drama and intense tennis. Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime put on a valiant display throughout the tournament, showcasing sharp form and renewed confidence. The 23-year-old made a strong run to the semifinals, defeating formidable opponents with his powerful serve and crisp groundstrokes. However, his dream run came to an end against Taylor Fritz of the USA, who edged out Felix 6-4, 7-6(5) in a thrilling straight-sets battle.
Felix had been gaining momentum in Stuttgart, using the quick grass surface to his advantage. His road to the semifinals included solid wins that reminded fans of his top-level potential. Despite his semifinal loss, this performance signals a promising return to form for the Canadian, who’s been striving to recapture his top 10 rhythm.
In the second semifinal, Germany’s top seed Alexander Zverev delighted the home crowd with a nail-biting victory over rising American star Ben Shelton. The match was packed with intensity and saw Zverev maintain composure during key tie-break moments, winning 7-6(8), 7-6(1). Zverev’s experience and shot selection gave him the edge against Shelton, whose aggressive baseline play kept things tight.
With Fritz and Zverev now set to face off in the final, fans can expect a clash of styles—Fritz’s booming serve and flat strokes versus Zverev’s tactical baseline control and strong return game.
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