Félix Auger-Aliassime achieved a notable victory against Alexandre Müller in the Paris Tennis Masters on Wednesday. The match lasted over three hours and concluded with Auger-Aliassime overcoming a one-set deficit to win 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4).
Match Highlights
The Canadian showcased his resilience, delivering 21 aces, which was three times more than his opponent. Despite a rough performance with 50 winners and 55 unforced errors, Auger-Aliassime managed to advance to the eighth finals.
Key Stats
- Match Duration: 3 hours 4 minutes
- Aces: Auger-Aliassime 21, Müller 7
- Winners: Auger-Aliassime 50, Müller 39
- Unforced Errors: Auger-Aliassime 55, Müller 39
- Overall Points: Auger-Aliassime 115, Müller 120
In the second round, Auger-Aliassime fell behind early, losing his serve in the 12th game of the first set. Müller, ranked 44th in the world, took the first set in about 50 minutes. However, Auger-Aliassime quickly recovered, breaking Müller’s serve in the second set and eventually winning it in a tiebreak.
Third Set Drama
The deciding set was closely contested. Auger-Aliassime initially trailed in the tiebreak but won seven of the last eight points to secure the match. With this victory, he remains in contention for a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Upcoming Matches
Next, Auger-Aliassime will face Daniel Altmaier, who recently defeated Casper Ruud in another match with a score of 6-3, 7-5. This result eliminated Ruud’s chances of qualifying for Turin.
Additionally, Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo is set to compete against Australian Alex De Minaur, who is currently ranked sixth in the world. Their encounter marks the second meeting between the two players, following De Minaur’s win over Diallo earlier this year.
Auger-Aliassime’s victory is a step forward in his quest for excellence, as he aims to solidify his position among the world’s best players.
