US Open 2021: Auger-Aliassime clears the quarter-finals against Alcaraz
Félix Auger-Aliassime moved into the quarter-finals of the US Open 2021 as the fourth player on Sunday evening in New York (local time). There the Canadian meets Carlos Alcaraz .
by tennisnet.com
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Sep 06, 2021, 04:52 am
This is how quickly the American audience can change their alliances: In Lelyah Fernandez's match against Angelique Kerber at Louis Armstrong Stadium, the majority of the fans were still in the Canadian's camp. With local hero Frances Tiafoe, who played the first game of the Night Session at Arthur Ashe Stadium against Félix Auger-Aliassime, the supporters clearly gathered behind the American. Ultimately, Auger-Aliassime didn't care, he won the last men's individual of the day with 4: 6, 6: 2, 7: 6 (6) and 6: 4.
The match began for Tiafoe with an early break, which he carried until he won the set. Auger-Aliassime equalized almost without any problems. And he almost ruined his entire momentum in the third round when he was initially unable to use three set balls when his opponent served. The Canadian narrowly prevailed in the tie-break. And got the first serve from Tiafoe in the fourth set.
Medvedev doesn't give Evans a chance
Auger-Aliassime will play against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday for a place in his first Grand Slam semi-final. Even for the Spaniard, who was able to defeat Peter Gojowczyk in five sets, it would be his first appearance in the semifinals of a major.
The starting situation in the second quarter-final, which has already been established, is clearer: Daniil Medvedev is the clear favorite in the match against Botic van de Zandschulp. The Dutch qualifier won against Diego Schwartzman in five sets, Medvedev took Daniel Evans out of the competition in three rounds.
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