Canadian tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime has progressed to the Round of 16 at the Shanghai Masters. Seeded fourth in the tournament held at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, the Montreal native defeated Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 on Sunday after a nearly two-hour match.
Auger-Aliassime’s next opponent will be Casper Ruud from Norway, who clinched a victory against American Learner Tien with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (3).
During Sunday’s match, Auger-Aliassime recorded seven aces, 37 winners, two double faults, and 28 unforced errors, while Carreno Busta had five aces, 13 winners, two double faults, and 21 unforced errors. The Canadian won the majority of service games and receiving games.
In a previous match, Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina 4-6, 7-6 (1), 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.
In another upset, Zizou Bergs defeated second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 (4) to secure a spot in the fourth round. Bergs sealed the win with a ninth ace, marking a significant victory in his career and his first win against Alcaraz.
Following the match, Bergs expressed his respect for top players but noted that this victory could boost his confidence in facing them in the future. With 24 winners in the match, Bergs will now face Tommy Paul after the American eliminated defending champion Valentin Vacherot.
The defeat for Alcaraz ensures that Alexander Zverev will conclude the year as the world’s No. 1 player. Bergs showcased strong performance in the match, especially during key moments like the tiebreak.
Additionally, fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev secured a comfortable victory against Dalibor Svrcina with a score of 6-2, 6-3, marking his second consecutive win after a disqualification incident at the China Open.
Alex Zverev will finish the year as the world No. 1 following Alcaraz’s loss. Bergs secured his victory with a strong performance, showcasing his potential in facing top opponents in the future. Medvedev also secured a win against Svrcina after a recent disqualification incident.
