Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime secured a hard-fought victory against France’s Alexandre Muller at the Paris Masters, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) win. Auger-Aliassime showcased his dominant serve throughout the match, recording 21 aces with an impressive first-serve speed averaging 206 kilometers per hour.
Ranked ninth, Auger-Aliassime aims to climb the ATP Race To Turin standings to secure a spot in the year-end ATP Finals. His chances improved as Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, currently eighth in the rankings, was defeated by compatriot Lorenzo Sonego. Auger-Aliassime recently won an ATP 250 event in Belgium and is determined to make up for lost points after retiring from a previous match due to a back injury.
In a thrilling match, Auger-Aliassime overcame deficits in the tiebreak, rallying from 3-0 and 4-3 down to secure victory. He is set to face Daniel Altmaier in the Round of 16, holding a 1-2 career record against the German. Known for his tiebreak prowess, Auger-Aliassime has a remarkable 69.2% winning rate in tiebreaks, ranking him among the top performers in the ATP Tour.
Meanwhile, Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open with a commanding 6-4, 6-1 win over Germany’s Eva Lys. Fernandez, the tournament’s second seed, demonstrated a strong performance, winning 73% of her first-serve points and breaking Lys four times during the match. Fernandez’s victory extends her winning streak, including her recent triumph at the Japan Open. She is now set to face seventh-seeded Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the upcoming match.
