Felix Auger-aliassime (27e global) qualified Wednesday September 3 for the semi-finals of the US Open by removing difficulty Alex de Minaur (8e), a last square where he could find Jannik Sinner, scheduled in the evening.
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| The Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals of the US Open against Australian Alex de Minaur on September 3, 2025 in New York. |
| Photo : AFP/VNA/CVN |
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.
Just as he had faced Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev with the previous towers, “FAA” has shown indisputable progress in 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.
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 explained after the match.
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| Australian Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals of the US Open against the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime on September 3, 2025 in New York. |
| Photo : AFP/VNA/CVN |
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 September 5, “FAA” will be opposed to the winner of the quarter -final between Jannik Sinner, world n ° 1, to his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti (10e), planned in the night session.
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