Canadians Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime advance to second round at U.S. Open
Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime continued their impressive run at the U.S. Open, both advancing to the second round with straight-sets victories on Tuesday. Shapovalov, seeded 27th, dominated his first-round match against Marton Fucsovics, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. Meanwhile, Auger-Aliassime, seeded 25th, faced a tougher challenge from British lucky loser Billy Harris but still came out on top with a 6-4, 7-6 (8), 6-4 victory.
With these wins, all three seeded Canadian men in the main draw have reached the second round, as Gabriel Diallo also secured a win on Monday. Shapovalov is set to face French wild-card Valentin Royer next, while Auger-Aliassime awaits the winner of the match between Gael Monfils and Roman Safiullin.
Shapovalov showcased his fine form on Tuesday, taking control early in the match and never letting go. He maintained his momentum throughout the match, capitalizing on Fucsovics’ injury to secure a straightforward win. The Canadian’s performance was met with enthusiastic support from the crowd, who cheered him on with chants of “Let’s go, Shapo!”
Auger-Aliassime, playing on the same court as his compatriot, relied on his powerful serve to overcome Harris despite a few stumbling blocks in the second set. The Montreal star’s consistency and determination ultimately paid off, propelling him to victory and a spot in the next round.
In other matches at the U.S. Open, Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised to a quick win in her opening match, while defending champion Jannik Sinner began his title defense with a dominant display. The tournament is off to an exciting start, with top players showcasing their skills and determination on the court.
As the second round kicks off, fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups and intense competition. Stay tuned for more action from the U.S. Open as the tournament progresses.
