Navone venció a Auger-Aliassime, en la victoria más importante de su carrera, y está en la tercera ronda de Roma – La Nación

Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone achieved the most significant victory of his career on May 9, 2026, defeating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the third round of the Rome Masters 1000.

Navone secured the win in straight sets, 7-6(4), 7-6(5), in a contest that lasted between two hours and 53 minutes and two hours and 54 minutes. The result marks the first time Navone has reached the third round of a Masters 1000 tournament, having previously failed to move past the second round in seven separate attempts.

The victory is particularly notable as it represents Navone’s first win against a top-10 opponent. Entering the match, Navone held a 0-5 record against players ranked in the top 10. His opponent, Auger-Aliassime, entered the tournament as the fourth seed and is currently ranked number five in the world.

Match Dynamics and Injury

The match concluded with a physical struggle for the Canadian player. Auger-Aliassime suffered an injury to his right quadriceps, which left him unable to walk to the net to shake hands with Navone once the match ended.

Following the conclusion of the match, Navone crossed the court to assist his injured rival.

Speaking after the match, Navone expressed his satisfaction with the performance and the venue.

It was a very special match. First victory against a top ten, playing very well at times and suffering a lot at others… I couldn’t be happier to feel like a Masters 1000 player in such a beautiful tournament.

Mariano Navone

Navone further noted that the win was muy importante (very important) for his personal confidence and for the overall significance of the achievement.

Argentine Success in Rome

Navone’s advancement was part of a successful day for Argentine tennis in Rome. Fellow countryman Thiago Tirante also secured a victory on May 9, 2026, defeating Britain’s Cameron Norrie to advance to the third round of the Masters 1000.

As a result of the win, Navone’s live ranking rose by one position, moving him to 43rd in the world.

Navone is now scheduled to face the winner of the match between Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic and Brazil’s Joao Fonseca in the round of 32.