Felix Auger-Aliassime found a way to beat the heat in a hurry on Tuesday.
The Canadian breezed into the third round of men’s singles at the Olympics with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Maximilian Marterer of Germany on a very hot day in Paris.
The match was over in just over an hour.
The No. 13 seed at the Olympics, Auger-Aliassime has achieved some of his best results this year on clay.
The Canadian advanced to the round of 16 at the French Open on the same Roland-Garros courts and also reached the final of an ATP Masters 1000 event on clay in Madrid.
Meanwhile, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez couldn’t derail a successful retirement tour for Angelique Kerber.
The German star, who has announced she is retiring after the Olympics, advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Fernandez on Tuesday at Roland-Garros.
The third-round exit was the same spot where Fernandez’s run ended at the French Open at the same venue a few months ago.
Kerber, 36, is a three-time Grand Slam winner. She broke Fernandez seven times.
Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to the third round of the Tokyo Olympics after defeating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling match. The 20-year-old rising star showed his skill and determination on the court, securing a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory over the world No. 10 player.
Auger-Aliassime, who is currently ranked No. 15 in the world, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances and rapid rise through the rankings. He has already reached three ATP finals this year, showcasing his talent and potential to become a top player in the sport.
In his match against Hurkacz, Auger-Aliassime displayed his powerful serve and aggressive baseline game, putting pressure on his opponent from the start. Despite facing a tough opponent in Hurkacz, the Canadian remained composed and focused throughout the match, ultimately coming out on top with a solid performance.
With this win, Auger-Aliassime has now advanced to the third round of the Olympics, where he will face off against either Karen Khachanov of Russia or Liam Broady of Great Britain. The young Canadian will be looking to continue his impressive run in Tokyo and potentially make a deep run in the tournament.
Fans and tennis enthusiasts around the world are eagerly following Auger-Aliassime’s progress in the Olympics, as he continues to showcase his talent and potential on the international stage. With his determination and skill on full display, the Canadian star is proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.