At the 2024 Summer Olympics, the third round of the men’s tennis tournament is underway. On Wednesday, July 31, Daniil Medvedev faced Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The first set was won by the Canadian player, who defeated Medvedev 6:3 in 38 minutes. In the second set, the world number five managed to challenge his opponent more effectively, as retreat was no longer an option. The players held their serves throughout, leading to a tiebreak in which Auger-Aliassime proved superior once again, winning 7:5.
Thus, the Canadian player triumphed over the fifth-ranked Medvedev with a score of 2:0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Olympic tennis tournament.
Auger Aliassime d. Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6
Massive win for Felix.
Coming into this, he was 0-7 against Daniil.
The last Canadian man or woman left in the singles draw.
✅2nd top 10 win of 2024
Represent.
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 31, 2024
Olympics. Third round
Auger-Aliassime – Medvedev – 2:0 (6:3, 7:6)
