Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime made a triumphant return to the US Open semifinals after defeating top-ranked No. 8 seed Alex De Minaur in a closely contested four-set match on Wednesday. The victory, which came after a grueling fourth set, marks Auger-Aliassime’s return to the tournament four years after his initial appearance.
Auger-Aliassime, who burst onto the tennis scene with his stunning upset over defending champion Novak Djokovic at the 2021 US Open, continued his strong form with a resilient display against De Minaur. The Canadian’s ability to maintain composure under pressure and his sharp net play proved decisive in the tiebreakers of both the third and fourth sets.
Following this victory, Auger-Aliassime will face either world No. 1 Novak Djokovic or rising star Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. The match promises to be a high-stakes encounter, with Djokovic’s experience and Sinner’s youth and aggressive playing style adding to the anticipation. Auger-Aliass, who has already made a name for himself as a dark horse in Grand Slam tournaments, is now in position to extend his impressive run in New York.