Felix Auger-Aliassime Reaches Dubai Semis, Faces Medvedev Next
Félix Auger-Aliassime has reached the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships, showcasing exceptional performance on the court. The Montreal native displayed powerful serving skills, landing 16 aces and winning 83% of his first-serve points. He defeated eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka from Czechia with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2), marking a dominant victory.
Match Highlights
During the match, Auger-Aliassime managed to break Lehecka twice, demonstrating his control, especially in the second-set tiebreak. Remarkably, he has not lost a set throughout his matches in Dubai, which is a testament to his strong form. This victory propels him into his third consecutive tour-level semi-final, following his title win in Montpellier and a runner-up finish in Rotterdam.
2023 Season Performance
- Overall Record: 12-3
- February Record: 11-1
The 25-year-old aims to return to the finals in Dubai after his loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the championship last year. In the next round, he will face third-seeded Daniil Medvedev from Russia. Medvedev secured his place in the semi-finals by defeating Jenson Brooksby with a convincing score of 6-2, 6-1.
Previous Encounters
Historically, Auger-Aliassime has faced Medvedev in seven matches, losing all initially. However, he has turned the tide, winning their last two encounters: at the 2024 Paris Olympics and at a tournament in Doha last year.
“We have very different game styles,” Auger-Aliassime commented. “I’m going to try to come forward while he will attempt to force errors from me. It will be interesting to see whose strategy prevails.”
The winner of this highly anticipated match will advance to the finals of the ATP 500 event on Sunday.
