Felix Auger-Aliassime misplaced the opening United Cup match to Borna Coric regardless of bageling his rival within the opener. The Canadian bounced again within the second tie and defeated world no. 4 Taylor Fritz 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in two hours and 19 minutes,
Taylor squandered a large benefit. The higher-ranked opponent led 6-4, 4-2, 30-15 and served for the win at 5-4. Nevertheless, Auger-Aliassime bounced again and offered two breaks to drive a decider.
Felix served effectively within the remaining set and earned a break in the course of the set to emerge on the high. The Canadian fired 19 aces and performed higher behind the primary and second serve. He saved two of 4 break factors and delivered three return video games to seal the deal.
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The US Open finalist grabbed a break within the first sport of the duel following the rival’s forehand error. Taylor fired an ace within the second sport to cement the lead and compelled Felix’s mistake two video games later for 3-1. The Canadian held after a deuce within the fifth sport.
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He took a medical timeout on the decrease again forward of the sixth sport however continued with out points. Fritz closed it after two deuces and landed an ace two video games later for a 5-3 benefit. Felix prolonged the battle with a maintain at love in sport 9.
The American served for the opener at 5-4 and landed an ace, finishing the primary a part of the duel in 46 minutes. Taylor served effectively within the opening two service video games of the second set. World no. 4 landed a backhand down the road winner within the fifth sport, incomes a break and transferring in entrance.
Taylor held with a service winner in sport six for 42 and led 30-15 on the return within the subsequent one in beneath 80 minutes. The Canadian stored his composure and landed an ace to carry the sport dwelling and stay inside one break deficit.
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The higher-ranked participant closed the eighth sport with a forehand winner and served for the win at 5-4. Felix painted a backhand down the road winner for a break likelihood. He seized it after Taylor’s huge forehand mistake, leveling the rating at 5-5 and increasing the drama.
Fritz may have launched a tie break after a 40-15 lead within the twelfth sport. Auger-Aliassime prolonged the sport and transformed the second set level with a compelled error, securing two straight breaks and forcing a decider after an hour and 43 minutes.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, United Cup 2025© Stream screenshot
Felix gained a lift and offered 5 comfy holds within the remaining set. They served effectively within the opening 5 video games earlier than the Canadian took cost on the return at 3-2. Taylor misplaced floor and sprayed a forehand error, falling behind and displaying indicators of frustration.
Auger-Aliassime fired a strong serve within the seventh sport for 5-2. The American got here from 0-30 within the eighth sport and held after a deuce to increase the battle. Nevertheless, the Canadian drew the opponent’s error within the ninth sport, sealing the deal and celebrating a notable victory.
