60 Quarterfinals at 25: Félix Auger-Aliassime Defeats Musetti in Shanghai

The Canadian continues to deliver high-level performances. In Shanghai, Félix Auger-Aliassime scored a stunning victory against world number 9 Lorenzo Musetti (6-4, 6-2), advancing to the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 for the 11th time in his career. A symbolic milestone has been reached: his 60th quarterfinal on the ATP Tour.

He had fallen off the radar, but Félix Auger-Aliassime is well and truly back. Even better: he has never seemed so solid against Top 10 players.

On the center court in Shanghai, a serene, methodical, and powerful "FAA" unfolded his game against Musetti. In 1 hour and 24 minutes, the Canadian dominated his opponent. A powerful serve, aggressiveness in rallies (23 winners), and impressive resilience.

With this qualification, Félix Auger-Aliassime joins a select group of players under 30 who have reached 60 or more quarterfinals on the ATP Tour. Only eight players are in this club, including Alexander Zverev (105), Daniil Medvedev (85), and Stefanos Tsitsipas (83).

Additionally, with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses against the ATP Top 10 this season, Félix ranks among those with a positive ratio, alongside: Carlos Alcaraz (13-3), Jannik Sinner (9-4), Learner Tien (5-3), and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (5-4).

In the quarterfinals, Auger-Aliassime will face Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, who caused an upset by defeating Zverev in the third round.