Canada’s Auger-Aliassime stuns 3rd seed Zverev, advances to 4th round of US Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime Delivers Breakthrough Victory at U.S. Open
After a series of disappointing performances, Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has finally made his mark at the U.S. Open by defeating the world’s third-ranked player, Alexander Zverev of Germany. The 25-year-old Canadian expressed his determination to keep climbing the ranks in the tennis world after his historic win at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Auger-Aliassime’s hard work paid off as he secured a 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zverev, marking his first win against a top-five player at a major tournament. With 50 winners to Zverev’s 29, Auger-Aliassime displayed his dominance on the court despite more unforced errors and double faults. The momentum shifted in his favor during the third set, leaving Zverev struggling to find answers to his opponent’s game.
Heading into the fourth round, Auger-Aliassime will face Andrey Rublev of Russia, looking to continue his impressive run at the U.S. Open. Meanwhile, fellow Canadian Denis Shapovalov faced a defeat in the third round against top-ranked Jannik Sinner of Italy, despite a strong start in the match.
On the women’s doubles side, Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., teamed up with tennis legend Venus Williams to advance to the third round with a commanding victory over their opponents. The duo’s strong performance sets them up for a challenging match in the next round, as they aim to make their mark in the doubles competition at the U.S. Open.
Key Points:
- Felix Auger-Aliassime defeats Alexander Zverev in a breakthrough victory at the U.S. Open.
- Denis Shapovalov faces a third-round loss to Jannik Sinner despite a strong start in the match.
- Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams advance to the third round in women’s doubles with a convincing win.
