US EditionAuger-Aliassime, Fernandez Victorious at Madrid Open but Shapovalov Drops His Match
Auger-Aliassime won in straight sets, Fernandez rallied to a three-set victory, and Shapovalov lost in opening-round play.
- On Saturday, Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime won his opening match at the Madrid Open, defeating Lithuanian Vilius Gaubas 6-3, 6-4.
- Auger-Aliassime fired seven aces during the match while registering no double-faults, effectively controlling the court against Gaubus.
- In women's action, Leylah Fernandez rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over American Iva Jovic, converting all five break-point chances.
- Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped a 6-2, 6-1 decision to Norway's Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, who secured four service breaks.
- Auger-Aliassime faces Belgian Alexander Blockx on Monday in his next round at the tournament.
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Gaubas, Who Challenged the World's Fifth Racket, Ended His Performance at the Atp Masters Tournament
On Saturday, Lithuania's top tennis player Vilius Gaubas (ATP-124) faced Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (ATP-5) in the second round of the ATP Masters tournament in Madrid. The Lithuanian held off the world's fifth-ranked player with dignity.
Quebecers Félix-Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Annie Fernandez won their respective games on Saturday to advance in the main tables of the Madrid tournament, which was played on the ground.
Felix Auger-Aliassime reflects on challenges of sustaining momentum in Madrid - Tennis Tonic - News, Predictions, H2H, Live Scores, stats
Felix Auger-Aliassime opened his Madrid campaign with confidence, delivering a dominant serving display. He admitted that the conditions required adjustments but was pleased with how he managed them. “I had a tough practice week just finding my groove, and to come out first match and play that way, it’s pleasing,” he said. Altitude and game style Discussing Madrid’s unique conditions, Auger-Aliassime emphasized the importance of serving and tops…
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