Felix Auger-Aliassime emerged victorious in an all-Montreal clash against Gabriel Diallo at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, defeating his fellow Canadian 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday. The fifth-seeded player showcased his prowess with eight aces and managed to break Diallo’s serve four times during the match. Despite Diallo matching Auger-Aliassime’s eight aces, he struggled to win only 35% of his second-serve points.
Having previously clinched the Basel title in 2022 and 2023, Auger-Aliassime now sets his sights on the Round of 16, where he will face Croatian qualifier Marin Cilic at the ATP 500 event on Thursday. This win sees Auger-Aliassime join Denis Shapovalov from Richmond Hill, Ontario, who secured a spot in the next round after defeating American Marcos Giron in a three-set battle on Tuesday.
Shapovalov is scheduled to take on France’s Valentin Royer in his upcoming match, a rematch from their encounter at the U.S. Open earlier this year. The Canadian duo continues to make their mark on the tournament as they advance through the rounds, showcasing their talent and determination on the court.