Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 26-year-old tennis star from Montreal, showcased a strong comeback at the Cincinnati Open, reaching the Round of 16. Despite a recent back injury sidelining him from the National Bank Open in his hometown, Auger-Aliassime defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina with a convincing 7-5, 6-1 victory on Tuesday night.
In a swift one hour and 27 minutes match against Cerundolo, Auger-Aliassime displayed his prowess, setting up a clash with Frances Tiafoe. Tiafoe emerged victorious against Learner Tien after a gripping two-hour and 10-minute all-American battle.
Prior to this, Auger-Aliassime had a notable win against Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-5. In the match against Cerundolo, Auger-Aliassime showcased six aces, five double faults, 22 unforced errors, and 19 winners. He successfully won three out of nine return games and all nine of his service games.
Auger-Aliassime had to withdraw from the NBO event in Montreal due to a back injury sustained during training. Despite being the No. 2 seed in the Canadian tournament, he had to prioritize his recovery. Other notable players like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic also faced challenges with injuries impacting their participation in recent events.
