Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada Moves Forward to European Open Semifinals
Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime achieved a notable victory at the European Open, advancing to the semifinals. He defeated American qualifier Eliot Spizzirri with a score of 6-2, 7-6 (6) on Friday.
Match Highlights
In Brussels, Auger-Aliassime demonstrated strong performance throughout the match. He won the first set comfortably and showcased his serving skills, including 11 aces. Here are key points from the match:
- First Set: Auger-Aliassime broke Spizzirri’s serve twice.
- No break points faced by Auger-Aliassime in the first set.
- Second Set: Spizzirri presented a tougher challenge, leading to a tiebreak.
- Auger-Aliassime secured the tiebreak after trailing 5-3.
The 25-year-old, currently ranked 13th in the world, will face Belgian wild card Raphael Collignon in the semifinals.
Denis Shapovalov’s Success
Meanwhile, fellow Canadian Denis Shapovalov also advanced in his tournament. Competing at the Stockholm Open, he triumphed over Swedish wild card Elias Ymer with a score of 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1.
- Shapovalov won the last five games of the deciding set.
- He is currently ranked third in the Stockholm Open.
- Shapovalov will next compete against second seed Casper Ruud of Norway.
A Future Matchup
Shapovalov previously defeated Ruud at the Dallas Open earlier this year. His continued success adds to the excitement surrounding Canadian tennis as both players move closer to title opportunities.
Other Notable Performances
Additionally, Leylah Fernandez of Canada secured her spot in the finals at the Japan Women’s Open in Osaka. She overcame Romania’s Sorana Cirstea with a score of 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. Fernandez’s match stats included:
- One ace and 33 winners.
- 31 unforced errors during the nearly two-hour match.
- Won six out of twelve return games.
Fernandez will compete against Tereza Valentova of Czechia in the championship final.
As these young athletes advance in their respective tournaments, Canadian tennis continues to shine on the international stage. The excitement builds as fans look forward to the semifinals and finals.
