Felix Auger-Aliassime returns with victory at Cincinnati Open
OHIO: No. 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime shook off any possible rust and overcame the elements and his opponent to defeat Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday at the Cincinnati Open.
No. 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime made a victorious return at the Cincinnati Open, defeating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday. The World No. 4 player had been sidelined due to a back injury since early July. Despite the wind and his opponent's strong play, Auger-Aliassime managed to win the match with seven aces and 66 of 111 points.
He acknowledged the challenging conditions, saying, "It got really windy. The wind was pushing against me. I felt like I had no power in my serve. It was a tricky ending, but luckily I was able to get the break back and serve it out better with the wind this time." Auger-Aliassime reported no ill effects from his back injury during the match.
His next opponent in the round of 32 will be Argentinian Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Other notable winners included Learner Tien, Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Christopher O Connell, Brandon Nakashima, Michael Zheng, Lorenzo Musetti, Daniel Merida, Nuno Borges, Joao Fonseca, Juan Manuel Cerundolo, and Adam Walton.
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