Canada’s premier men’s tennis player is on a remarkable journey at the US Open!
Ranked No. 25, Felix Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Russia’s Roman Safiullin with a convincing 6-1, 7-6, 7-6 victory on Thursday night, securing his spot in the third round of the tournament.
This victory marks Auger-Aliassime’s second consecutive straight-set win, with enthusiastic Canadian fans rallying behind him, cheering loudly between points and during serves.
While he secured the win without dropping a set, it wasn’t an easy feat; he bravely fended off six set points in a tightly contested second set, showcasing his resilience under pressure.
Auger-Aliassime showcased his powerful serve, momentarily losing his advantage in the third set but quickly rectifying that error to regain control.
Despite facing a determined opponent, who broke his serve but then fought hard to push the third set into a tiebreak, Auger-Aliassime delivered when it mattered most, blasting 13 aces and clinching the match with an unreturnable serve to Safiullin’s backhand.
With this impressive victory, Auger-Aliassime now joins fellow Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the third round, where he’s set to challenge Germany’s No. 3, Alexander Zverev, this Saturday!
