Auger-Aliassime Dominates Nishioka in French Open First Round
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 21st seed, powered past Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka with a commanding 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory in the opening round of the French Open on Monday.
The Canadian showcased his serving prowess, firing seven aces and winning an impressive 84% of his first-serve points, while successfully fending off any break point opportunities for his opponent.
“Despite two rain delays interrupting the match, Auger-Aliassime maintained his composure and secured a straightforward, three-set triumph.”
The young Canadian talent will next face the winner of the opening-round clash between Australia’s Max Purcell and German qualifier Henn Squire.
Canadian Contingent at the French Open
Joining Auger-Aliassime on the French Open’s opening day, Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez, and Denis Shapovalov represented Canada in their respective first-round matches.
- Andreescu, making her return to the court after a lengthy injury layoff, took on Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo.
- Fernandez battled France’s Jessika Ponchet.
- Shapovalov faced off against fellow Frenchman Luca Van Assche.
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