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AUGER-ALIASSIME EASES INTO LAST EIGHT OF FRENCH OPEN WITH STRAIGHT-SETS WIN OVER TABILO
On a memorable Monday, fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased his prowess by defeating Alejandro Tabilo with a decisive scoreline of 6-3, 7-5, 6-1, marking his entry into the quarter-finals of the French Open for the first time in his career.
Having endured the grueling heatwave earlier in the tournament, where he battled through nine sets and over 11 hours against his initial three opponents, Auger-Aliassime’s fourth match was a contrasting experience. He completed the encounter in a swift two hours and eight minutes, with the temperature comfortably in the mid-20s.
Following his impressive performance, the Canadian expressed his satisfaction, stating, “Today was the ideal scenario. It was the best tennis I’ve played here. It’s great that in the fourth match I’ve found my best tennis.”
Next, he is set to face unseeded Italian Flavio Cobolli. Auger-Aliassime, hailing from Montreal, eagerly sought the support of the Paris crowd, proclaiming on-court, “This has always been a dream for me. I’m not French but I’m very Francophone, and I’m sure I can count on your support all the way to the end. I feel as if I’m at home.”
The match highlighted Auger-Aliassime’s dominance, beginning with a critical break in the fourth game of the first set. Despite facing two break points from Tabilo during the following game, he maintained his composure and proceeded to take the set with relative ease, clinching the next four games without losing a point on serve.
In the second set, he secured the sole break needed in the 11th game, leading to a rapid conclusion of the third set in just 26 minutes as Tabilo’s resistance faltered.
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