Basel: Félix Auger-Aliassime Very Solid in Advancing to the Quarter-Finals

Félix Auger-Aliassime seems to be on cloud nine. Untouchable on serve (96% of points won behind his first serve), the Canadian advances to the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 in Basel.

This is no longer just a simple return to form. In Basel, Félix Auger-Aliassime shone once again, eliminating Marin Čilić after two contested sets: 7-6, 7-6. Behind a devastating first serve (49 points won out of 51), the 25-year-old player stood out with impressive mental resilience.

Since his semi-final at the US Open, Félix has been stringing together good results: quarter-finals in Shanghai and a victory in Antwerp. Furthermore, thanks to this win against the Croatian, he has just notched his 6th consecutive victory.

In the race for the Turin Masters, Auger-Aliassime knows that spots are scarce and that every match is of crucial importance.