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● The FAA demolishes Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 at Roland Garros. The Maiden Slam title race remains alive as it prepares for the quarter-finals in Cobolli
Felix Auger-Aliassime, FAA, just put his name in the Canadian tennis history books.
The world No. 6 stormed into the quarterfinals of the French Open on Monday, defeating Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1. With that victory, FAA became the first Canadian to reach the quarterfinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments.
–Command from start to finish–
The clash at Roland Garros began with Auger-Aliassime in total control, taking the first set with ease. Toronto-born Tabilo pushed back in the second set and tied the 4th header game for game until the 11th game broke him.
A pause was all the FAA needed. He held serve to take a 2-0 lead, then carried the momentum into the third, racing away before closing convincingly.
The performance was even more impressive considering his journey into the second week: a tiring 5-set start + two 4-set battles before this series masterclass.
–“Next stop: maiden Slam?”–
The win keeps Auger-Aliassime’s dream of a first major title alive. With a lot of confidence and staying fit, the Canadian looks ready for a deep run.
Next up: Italian Flavio Cobolli, who beat American Zachary Svajda to reach his first RG QF. The winner moves one step closer to the semi-finals and remains in the running for the title.
Can the FAA turn history into a trophy win at Roland Garros?
