18-year-old Czech player Jakub Menšík retired due to a right elbow injury, allowing Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the Round of 16 in the Madrid Open. Auger-Aliassime, ranked 35th in the world, had a strong start to the match, winning 92% of first-serve points and not facing any break points. He will face fifth seed Casper Ruud of Norway in the next round, with a 3-1 record against him in their career meetings.
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud to Clash in Madrid Open Round of 16
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to the Round of 16 in the Madrid Open after 18-year-old Czech player Jakub Menšík retired due to a right elbow injury.
Auger-Aliassime, currently ranked 35th in the world, dominated the first set, winning 92% of first-serve points and not facing any break points. He will now face fifth seed Casper Ruud of Norway in the next round.
Background
Auger-Aliassime and Ruud have a 3-1 head-to-head record in career meetings. The Canadian won their most recent match, a straight-sets victory at the Rome Masters in 2022.
Ruud, ranked 8th in the world, is one of the most consistent players on the ATP Tour. He reached the final of the French Open in 2022 and has won eight ATP Tour titles.
Top 5 FAQs
Who is Felix Auger-Aliassime? Felix Auger-Aliassime is a Canadian professional tennis player who turned professional in 2017. He won his first ATP Tour title in Rotterdam in 2022 and has reached a career-high ranking of 21st.
Who is Casper Ruud? Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player who turned professional in 2015. He won his first ATP Tour title in Buenos Aires in 2020 and has reached a career-high ranking of 7th.
What is the Madrid Open? The Madrid Open is an ATP Tour Masters 1000 clay-court tennis tournament held annually in Madrid, Spain. It is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP Tour and has been won by some of the biggest names in tennis history.
When is the Madrid Open? The Madrid Open is held annually in May. The 2023 edition of the tournament will take place from April 29th to May 8th.
Who are the favorites to win the Madrid Open? The favorites to win the Madrid Open are Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal has won the tournament five times, Djokovic has won it three times, and Alcaraz is the reigning champion.
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