Shanghai Tournament: Félix Auger-Aliassime Advances to Round of 16

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Shanghai Tournament: Félix Auger-Aliassime Advances to Round of 16

The Shanghai Masters tennis tournament continues to unfold with notable matches and player advancements. Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime has successfully moved to the Round of 16. He achieved this by defeating Dutch player Jesper de Jong with a score of 6-4, 7-5.

Match Details

This recent victory follows Auger-Aliassime’s previous triumph over de Jong. The two faced off earlier in February during the semifinals of the Occitanie Open in Montpellier, France.

Upcoming Matches

Ranked as the 12th seed, Auger-Aliassime is set to compete against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the next round. Musetti, seeded 8th, advanced after overcoming his compatriot Luciano Darderi with a score of 7-5, 7-6 (1).

Other Canadian Performances

  • Gabriel Diallo also progressed to the Round of 16, where he will face Belgian Zizou Bergs next.
  • In a contrasting result, Denis Shapovalov from Ontario lost to Czech player Jiri Lehecka, with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-4.

As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches featuring these talented players. The Shanghai Masters promises more exciting tennis action in the coming days.