[ad_1] Week one of the Australian Open is almost in the books and only two Canadians are still standing at Melbourne Park: Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriela Dabrowski. More will join the fray next week, but more on that later. It was a tricky first week for the Canadians at the year’s first major, with plenty…
[ad_1] Canadian tennis sensation Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased his formidable skills at the 2024 Australian Open on Thursday, clinching a spot in the third round. He secured a hard-fought victory against France’s Hugo Grenier in a compelling four-set match. Auger-Aliassime’s Impressive Triumph The first set was a display of Auger-Aliassime’s dominance, as he quickly established a…
[ad_1] With the Australian Open so early in the tennis year, the schedule wastes little time in upping the intensity and Leylah Annie Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime are here for it. First-round action is already underway at the first Grand Slam of the year and the top Canadians have impressed, albeit in very different opening matches. Here’s what…
[ad_1] In an extraordinary display of skill, endurance, and mental fortitude, Félix Auger-Aliassime emerged victorious over Dominic Thiem in a gruelling five-set match to kick off the 2024 Australian Open. The nearly five-hour marathon ended with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-5, 6–7(5), 5–7, 6-3, marking a significant milestone in Auger-Aliassime’s career, his longest match. …
[ad_1] Getty Images Day 2 of the Australian Open wrapped up in entertaining and expected fashion, with a roller-coaster ride between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem. It wasn’t always pretty–which didn’t come as a surprise given the respective form of the two players going into the season’s first Grand Slam–but Auger-Aliassime did just enough to…
[ad_1] A jam-packed slate of first-round action is set for Monday, when Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem are taking the court. Here are my previews and picks for two of the best matchups on the men’s side. (27) Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Dominic Thiem Auger-Aliassime and Thiem will be going head-to-head for the second time in…
[ad_1] Round one of the Australian is loaded with mouth-watering matchups, including one on Monday between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem. Elsewhere, Ugo Humbert kicks off his campaign against qualifier David Goffin.(27) Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Dominic ThiemIn 2020 and 2021, Auger-Aliassime vs. Thiem would have been worthy of a Grand Slam semifinal. In 2024 it…
[ad_1] The road to Melbourne continues to heat up and more Canadians get their seasons underway this week, including Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime in singles. After the country made its first appearance at the United Cup last week, the volume ramps up with Canadians in action on all levels of the tour as well…
[ad_1] Felix Auger-Aliassime had a disappointing 2023 campaign on the ATP Tour, and the 2024 season isn’t starting any better. At the end of the 2022 season, the Canadian won three consecutive titles, while winning 16 straight matches, and thanks to the late push, he qualified for his maiden ATP Finals, finishing the year as…
[ad_1] Felix Auger-Aliassime believes big progress is possible for him in 2024, and he talked about it ahead of the new season. 2023 contained many difficult periods for the Canadian. Auger-Aliassime did win back-to-back Basel titles, which is a great achievement, but he also suffered a string of first-round losses that halted his progress. Auger-Aliassime,…
