Brief
Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches Shanghai Masters round of 16
Auger-Aliassime defeated Carreno Busta in a 1 hour 59 minute match to move into the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Canadian No.4 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the round of 16 at the Shanghai Masters after beating Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 on Sunday, the Canadian Press reported.
The one‑hour‑59‑minute match saw Auger-Aliassime fire seven aces, hit 37 winners, commit two double faults and make 28 unforced errors. Carreno Busta recorded five aces, 13 winners, two double faults and 21 unforced errors. Auger won four of 13 receiving games and held 12 of 13 service games, while Carreno Busta held nine of 13 service games.
In the next round Auger-Aliassime will face Norway's Casper Ruud, who defeated American Learner Tien 6-4, 7-6 (3). Earlier in the tournament Auger-Aliassime had edged Camilo Ugo Carabelli 4-6, 7-6 (1), 7-5 in the opening round.
Key facts
- Felix Auger-Aliassime was seeded fourth at the Shanghai Masters. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to reach the round of 16. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The match lasted 1 hour 59 minutes. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Auger-Aliassime recorded seven aces and 37 winners. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He will face Casper Ruud in the next round. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Auger-Aliassime bounces Carreno Busta, advances to round of 16 at Shanghai Masters”
