Exciting news from Montpellier, France! Montreal’s very own Félix Auger-Aliassime has successfully secured his spot in the semifinals of the Open Occitanie tennis tournament, triumphing over China’s Bu Yunchaokete with a score of 6-3, 6-4 on Friday.
As the second seed in this prestigious event, Auger-Aliassime is making waves for the second consecutive year, showcasing his talent at the ATP 250 indoor hardcourt tournament.
With this victory, he joins the elite ranks of Jannik Sinner (33) and Carlos Alcaraz (31), becoming one of the only players born since 2000 to achieve 30 tour-level semifinals.
Demonstrating remarkable skill, Auger-Aliassime converted an impressive 86% of his first service points and unleashed 11 aces, marking his 51st career win on indoor hardcourts.
The 24-year-old sensation, who recently clinched his sixth ATP Tour title at the Adelaide International earlier this month, boasts an impressive record of 8-2 this season.
Next up for Auger-Aliassime is a clash with Jesper de Jong from the Netherlands in Saturday’s semifinals—a match that promises to be thrilling!
Reflecting on his journey this year, Auger-Aliassime expressed, “My game is more disciplined. Last year, I had some outstanding shots but also faced moments of inconsistency. This year, I’ve secured two straight-sets wins, showcasing greater solidity. I’m pleased with my progress and aiming to take one more step towards the finals on Sunday.”
