Quebec’s Félix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to the finals of the Paris Masters after a remarkable two-set victory. He faced off against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, winning with scores of 7-6 (3) and 6-4 on Saturday.
Match Highlights
Auger-Aliassime, currently ranked 10th in the world, displayed resilience after a shaky start in the second set. Bublik raced ahead to a 4-1 lead, taking advantage of two service breaks. However, Auger-Aliassime quickly turned the tide, winning five consecutive games, including two on Bublik’s serve.
Decisive Moments
With the match set at 5-4 and 30-15 in his favor, Auger-Aliassime concluded the contest after 1 hour and 36 minutes. He used two powerful cross-court forehands that Bublik could not return.
Performance Statistics
- Auger-Aliassime:
- Accomplished 12 aces, with 10 in the first set.
- Made only 2 double faults.
- Won 85% of points on his first serve.
- Recorded 26 winners against 12 unforced errors.
- Bublik:
- Hit 5 aces and made 2 double faults.
- Achieved a 68% success rate on his first serve.
- Had 13 winners but committed 15 unforced errors.
Upcoming Final
In the final, Auger-Aliassime will compete against the winner of the semi-final match between Italian Jannik Sinner and German Alexander Zverev. This victory has also propelled Auger-Aliassime to eighth place in the rankings, enhancing his chances for the ATP Finals in Turin from November 9 to 16.
