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.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, the rising star of Canadian tennis, faced a tough defeat in the men’s tennis bronze-medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. The 20-year-old phenom fell short against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta in a hard-fought battle that went down to the wire.

Auger-Aliassime, who was competing in his first Olympic Games, had high hopes of bringing home a medal for his country. However, he was unable to overcome the experience and skill of Carreno Busta, who ultimately emerged victorious with a 6-4, 7-6(2) win.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on a medal, Auger-Aliassime showed great resilience and determination throughout the match. He fought hard and pushed Carreno Busta to his limits, showcasing his potential as a future star in the world of tennis.

Auger-Aliassime’s performance at the Olympics is just the latest chapter in what has been a breakout year for the young Canadian. He has already reached a career-high ranking of World No. 15 and has made deep runs in several prestigious tournaments, including reaching the final of the Stuttgart Open earlier this year.

While Auger-Aliassime may have come up short in his quest for an Olympic medal, his future in the sport looks incredibly bright. With his talent, work ethic, and determination, he is sure to be a force to be reckoned with on the ATP Tour for years to come.

As he continues to develop and grow as a player, there is no doubt that Felix Auger-Aliassime will be a name to watch in the world of tennis. Despite this setback, he has already proven himself to be a formidable competitor and a true ambassador for Canadian tennis.