Auger-Aliassime falls short of 3rd straight ATP Tour tournament title, defeated by Tsitsipas
Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-3, 6-3 Saturday in the Dubai Tennis Championship final.
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Toronto Sun
14 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov win first-round matches in Halle
Published Jun 17, 2025 • 1 minute read Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns a shot to Taylor Fritz of the USA during their men's singles semifinal tennis match of the Stuttgart Open, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Photo by Marijan Murat / AP Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov had winning starts Tuesday at the Terra Wortmann Open grass-court tennis tournament. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Montreal's Auger-Aliassime fired 17 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-1 first-round win over Serbian qualifier Laslo Djere. After losing a closely contested second set, Auger-Aliassime won 93 per cent of first serve points and converted two of his three chances to break in a dominant third set. The win was Auger-Aliassime's first over Djere in three tries. The world No. 27, who was coming off a run to the semifinals last week in Stuttgart, will next face the winner of a match between eighth seed Karen Khachanov of Russia and Belgium's Zizou Bergs. Shapovalov fought his way into the second round of the ATP 500 event in Halle, Germany, with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (4) upset of sixth seed Ugo Humbert of France. The No. 31 from Richmond Hill, Ont., won on his first match point on a forced error when Humbert returned the Canadian's serve wide. Shapovalov improved his record against Humbert to 4-2. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Humbert had a chance to serve for the match with a double break point in Game 8 of the third set, but Shapovalov recovered to hold and tie it 4-4. Shapovalov will next face No. 24 Flavio Cobolli of Italy. Elsewhere, Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., was defeated in the first round of the WTA 500 Berlin Tennis Open 6-4, 6-3 by Amanda Anisimova of the United States. Anisimova broke Andreescu three times on four chances to cruise to victory in 65 minutes. Andreescu, who opened her grass season with a run to the quarterfinals of the Libema Open, fell to 7-7 on the season. Later, Montreal's Gabriel Diallo was set to face British wild-card Billy Harris in the first round of the ATP 500 HSBC Championships in London. Diallo won his first ATP title last week at the Libema Open. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Toronto Maple Leafs Ontario Music
Winnipeg Free Press
14 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov win first-round matches in Halle
Canadians Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov had winning starts Tuesday at the Terra Wortmann Open grass-court tennis tournament. Montreal's Auger-Aliassime fired 17 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-1 first-round win over Serbian qualifier Laslo Djere. After losing a closely contested second set, Auger-Aliassime won 93 per cent of first serve points and converted two of his three chances to break in a dominant third set. The win was Auger-Aliassime's first over Djere in three tries. The world No. 27, who was coming off a run to the semifinals last week in Stuttgart, will next face the winner of a match between eighth seed Karen Khachanov of Russia and Belgium's Zizou Bergs. Shapovalov fought his way into the second round of the ATP 500 event in Halle, Germany, with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (4) upset of sixth seed Ugo Humbert of France. The No. 31 from Richmond Hill, Ont., won on his first match point on a forced error when Humbert returned the Canadian's serve wide. Shapovalov improved his record against Humbert to 4-2. Humbert had a chance to serve for the match with a double break point in Game 8 of the third set, but Shapovalov recovered to hold and tie it 4-4. Shapovalov will next face No. 24 Flavio Cobolli of Italy. Elsewhere, Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., was defeated in the first round of the WTA 500 Berlin Tennis Open 6-4, 6-3 by Amanda Anisimova of the United States. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Anisimova broke Andreescu three times on four chances to cruise to victory in 65 minutes. Andreescu, who opened her grass season with a run to the quarterfinals of the Libema Open, fell to 7-7 on the season. Later, Montreal's Gabriel Diallo was set to face British wild-card Billy Harris in the first round of the ATP 500 HSBC Championships in London. Diallo won his first ATP title last week at the Libema Open. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025.
Canada Standard
4 days ago
- Canada Standard
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(250614) -- STUTTGART, June 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Taylor Fritz returns a shot during the men's singles semi-final match between Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada and Taylor Fritz of the United States at Boss Open 2025 tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)
