US Open Draw: Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov and Fernandez Learn Opponents

Félix Auger-Aliassime Advances at European Open

Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the European Open tennis tournament in Brussels, Belgium, following a hard-fought 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory over American qualifier Eliot Spizzirri, according to CBC Sports. The second-seeded Canadian clinched the second-set tiebreaker with his 11th ace of the match. Auger-Aliassime cruised through the initial set by breaking Spizzirri’s serve twice while facing zero break points.

However, Spizzirri mounted a much tougher challenge in the second set, securing two set points in Game 12 before Auger-Aliassime completed a vital hold with an ace to force a 6-6 tie, as reported by CBC Sports. Although the American claimed a 5-3 lead in the tiebreak, Auger-Aliassime rallied to capture four of the final five points. The 25-year-old Canadian, who entered the ATP 250 tournament ranked 13th in the world, advanced to face Belgian wild card Raphael Collignon in the semifinals.

Denis Shapovalov Reaches Stockholm Semifinals

Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ontario, also secured a spot in a European semifinal by defeating Swedish wild card Elias Ymer 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1 at the Stockholm Open, according to CBC Sports. Seeded third in Stockholm, Shapovalov pulled away decisively by sweeping the final five games of the third set. Ranked 23rd in the world, the 26-year-old Canadian advanced to face second seed Casper Ruud of Norway, according to CBC Sports reporting. Shapovalov previously defeated Ruud earlier in the year during the final of the Dallas Open.

Leylah Fernandez Reaches Japan Women’s Open Final

At the Japan Women’s Open in Osaka, Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Quebec, defeated Romania’s Sorana Cirstea 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 in the semifinals, according to CBC Sports. Fernandez recorded one ace, 33 winners, and 31 unforced errors during the nearly two-hour match.

The Canadian established a significant advantage on first serves and converted six of 12 return games, as detailed by CBC Sports. Fernandez advanced to play Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic in the championship final.