Felix Auger-Aliassime is progressing to the next stage in Cincinnati!
The Canadian star moved into the fourth round of the ATP 1000 tournament after securing a walkover on Monday, as his opponent Arthur Rinderknech had to retire during the second set.
At the time of the retirement, Auger-Aliassime was ahead with a score of 7-6, 4-2. Rinderknech struggled with the heat earlier in the match, managed to return to play, but ultimately withdrew while trailing.
After a disappointing exit on home soil at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers, where he lost in the first round, the 25-year-old Auger-Aliassime was seeking redemption.
Seeded 23rd, he captured his first victory since Wimbledon in the second round in Cincinnati (following a bye) and is now set to compete against either 25th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece or unseeded French player Benjamin Bonzi in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.
In his match against Rinderknech, the Canadian delivered an impressive seven aces while recording three double faults. He faced one break point but capitalized on two of his eleven opportunities to convert.
Later on Monday, fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo was gearing up to take on the top-ranked Jannik Sinner in a highly anticipated primetime showdown on centre court.
–with files from The Canadian Press
