Auger-Aliassime & Shapovalov Storm to Quarterfinals: Rotterdam & Dallas Open Update

Auger-Aliassime Books Quarter-Final Berth in Rotterdam

Quebecer Félix Auger-Aliassime continued his impressive run at the Rotterdam tournament, defeating Hamad Medjedovic of Serbia in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.

• Auger-Aliassime led with a 2-0 break advantage and 9-5 in aces.
• Both players recorded 18 winning shots, but Auger-Aliassime excelled at the net, winning six out of eight attempts.

Next up for Auger-Aliassime is seventh-seeded Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands, who he faces on Friday. The Canadian seeks revenge after losing to Griekspoor in the semi-finals of the Mallorca tournament in 2025.

It was in Rotterdam that Auger-Aliassime obtained his first ATP title, in 2022.

Shapovalov Marches On in Dallas

The Ontarian Denis Shapovalov maintained his momentum at the Dallas Open, serving 22 aces to secure a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Aleksandar Kovacevic and reach the quarter-finals.

• Shapovalov, the seventh seed, committed only one double fault compared to Kovacevic’s four.
• The only break of the match was secured by the Canadian.

Shapovalov’s next opponent is third-seeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The Spaniard previously defeated Shapovalov in the semi-finals of the Acapulco tournament last year.

Looking Ahead

Both Auger-Aliassime and Shapovalov will be eager to seize the opportunity that awaits them in the quarter-finals, as they eye potential semi-final spots and contribute to Canada’s strong Davis Cup campaign.

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