Auger-Aliassime Defeats Wawrinka to Reach Open Occitanie Quarterfinals
Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada emerged victorious against Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka in the second round of the Open Occitanie. The match took place on Thursday, where Auger-Aliassime secured a straight-sets win with scores of 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Match Highlights
- Felix Auger-Aliassime fired an impressive 16 aces.
- He won 82% of his first-serve points.
- Auger-Aliassime broke Wawrinka twice out of ten opportunities.
- He had a total of 34 winners compared to Wawrinka’s 19.
- Wawrinka served five aces but recorded four double faults.
- Wawrinka managed to win 73% of his first-serve points and converted one break from four chances.
Auger-Aliassime’s Path in the Tournament
As the top seed in the tournament, Auger-Aliassime received a bye in the first round. His strong performance against Wawrinka sets him up for a compelling quarterfinal match.
On Friday, he will face the sixth-seeded French player, Arthur Fils.