In full resurrection in New York, the Canadian dismissed Australian Alex de Minaur (4-6, 7-6, 7-5, 7-6) in the quarter-finals this Wednesday.
Félix Auger-Aliassime Revit to Flushing Meadows. The 27th world qualified Wednesday for the semi-finals of the US Open by removing difficulty Alex de Minaur (8th), a last square where he could find Jannik Sinner, scheduled in the evening.
It is a resurrection for the 25-year-old Canadian, to subscribers who have been absent in Grand Slam for several years, winner 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5, 7-6 (7/4). His only semi-final of a major tournament so far dates back to 2021 in New York already.
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Just as he had faced Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev with the previous towers, “FAA” has shown indisputable progress in terms of managing his matches. Led a set to nothing, then 4-2 in the tie-break of the second round, the Montrealer held good against the sprawling tennis of the Australian of Minaur.
Better “FAA” in important moments
Known for its exceptional coverage of the field, among the best players in the world in return from service, the native of Sydney has nevertheless tried everything to leave Auger-Aliassime of his pace. With his flat game, his bass ball and his shots launched very quickly, from Minaur often pushed his opponent to the fault.
But the Canadian managed to take the ascendant in several times of the match, not hesitating to go to the net to make the decision. “”I was ready to get far away“He said after the match.
Auger-Aliassime was also able to count on his service, with in particular 22 aces, even if he also committed 11 double faults. Led 4-1 in the fourth, he once again gave up to conclude in the tie-break and avoiding a fifth round.
Friday, “FAA” will be opposed to the winner of the quarter -final between Jannik Sinner, world n.1, to his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti (10th), planned in the night session.
