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Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada finishes fourth in men's tennis at Olympics
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    Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada finishes fourth in men’s tennis at Olympics

    Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime fell short of an Olympic medal on Saturday, losing the bronze-medal match in men’s tennis to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 at Roland-Garros in Paris.

    Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime had previously won bronze in mixed-doubles with teammate Gabriela Dabrowski.

    Auger-Aliassime was broken in the match’s opening game, setting up the world No. 15 Italian to claim the first set. But the 19th-ranked Canadian came out flying in the second set, jumping out to a 3-0 lead, momentum he used to carry himself to a 6-1 win.

    The third set was tight until Musetti broke Auger-Aliassime in the eighth game and then held serve to claim the medal.

    “The last break of serve, the legs gave up a little bit,” Auger-Alliassime told reporters, per the Canadian Olympic Committee. “We had some tough rallies throughout the third set. We raised our intensity, we raised our level.” 

    The world No. 19 last made an ATP final at the Mutua Madrid Open where he lost to Andrey Rublev. He last won a tournament at the Swiss Indoors in Basel in Oct. 2023, beating Polish player Herbert Hurkacz.

    However, he’s hoping that this solid result can propel him to a strong finish to close the 2024 ATP season.

    “A lot of good things to look back on for me at these Olympics and try to bring all this positive energy into these next events in America,” he said.

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    Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime put on an impressive performance at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing in fourth place in the men’s singles competition. The 20-year-old rising star showcased his talent and determination throughout the tournament, capturing the attention of tennis fans around the world.

    Auger-Aliassime, who is currently ranked No. 15 in the world, entered the Olympics with high expectations after a strong start to the 2021 season. He had already reached two ATP Tour finals and was considered a dark horse in the Olympic field.

    In the early rounds of the competition, Auger-Aliassime displayed his powerful serve and aggressive baseline game, defeating top players such as Karen Khachanov of Russia and Diego Schwartzman of Argentina. His impressive run continued as he advanced to the semifinals, where he faced off against top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

    Despite putting up a valiant effort, Auger-Aliassime ultimately fell to Djokovic in a hard-fought match, settling for a fourth-place finish. While he narrowly missed out on a medal, his performance at the Olympics solidified his status as one of the brightest young talents in men’s tennis.

    Auger-Aliassime’s success at the Tokyo Olympics is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. With his combination of power, speed, and skill, he has the potential to become a future Grand Slam champion and a perennial contender on the ATP Tour.

    As he continues to develop and refine his game, tennis fans can expect to see more exciting performances from Felix Auger-Aliassime in the years to come. With his talent and determination, he is sure to make a lasting impact on the sport of tennis and inspire a new generation of Canadian athletes.