Canadians Mboko and Auger-Aliassime Reach Quarterfinals in Hong Kong and Paris Tournaments

In recent tennis events, Canadian players have showcased their skills as they advanced to the quarterfinals in prestigious tournaments. Victoria Mboko solidified her position at the Hong Kong Open, while Félix Auger-Aliassime made his mark at the Paris Masters.

Mboko Advances at the Hong Kong Open

Victoria Mboko, a rising star from Toronto, triumphed over Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. She secured her place in the quarterfinals with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The third-seeded player hit eight aces and achieved five breaks against Eala. Her performance included winning 67% of her first serve points.

Next, Mboko will face Anna Kalinskaya of Russia, who is the sixth seed in the tournament. Another Canadian player, Leylah Fernandez, also made it to the quarterfinals. Fernandez, the tournament’s No. 2 seed, recorded a convincing victory against Germany’s Eva Lys with a score of 6-4, 6-1, and will compete against Romania’s seventh-seeded Sorana Cirstea.

Auger-Aliassime Shines at the Paris Masters

Félix Auger-Aliassime from Montreal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters by defeating Germany’s Daniel Altmaier. The match ended with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. During this two-hour and eleven-minute contest, Auger-Aliassime recorded seven aces and won 87% of his first serve points.

This victory followed a challenging match against Alexandre Muller, where he triumphed 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4), hitting an impressive 21 aces. Following his recent matches, Auger-Aliassime expressed the difficulty of the week, stating that he had to stay calm and composed to find solutions during tough moments.

Overview of the Quarterfinal Matches

• Victoria Mboko: Next match against Anna Kalinskaya (6th seed)
• Leylah Fernandez: Next match against Sorana Cirstea (7th seed)
• Félix Auger-Aliassime: Upcoming match against Valentin Vacherot (Monaco wild card)

ATP Finals Outlook for Auger-Aliassime

Currently ranked ninth in the ATP Race to Turin, Auger-Aliassime is vying for a spot in the ATP Finals. The upcoming matches are crucial as he aims to close the gap on the eighth-place player, Lorenzo Musetti. A victory over Vacherot would greatly enhance his chances of qualifying for the season-ending event.

With only a few tournaments left before the ATP Finals begin on November 9, every match counts for Auger-Aliassime as he seeks to maintain his momentum and secure a top-eight finish.