Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime cruise into the U.S. Open second round with straight-set wins, joining Canada’s Gabriel Diallo.
Canadians Advance at Flushing Meadows
Canadian tennis standouts Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime powered into the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, both securing straight-set victories. They join fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo, who advanced a day earlier, making it a perfect start for Canada’s seeded players in New York.
Strong Performances in Opening Matches
Shapovalov, seeded 27th, dominated Hungary’s Márton Fucsovics with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 win. The Richmond Hill, Ontario native improved his career record against Fucsovics to 3–2 and will next face French wild card Valentin Royer. Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime, seeded 25th, overcame British qualifier Billy Harris 6-4, 7-6 (8), 6-4, relying on a powerful serve to escape a tight second set.
Tournament Setting and Schedule
The first round of the Grand Slam tournament is being held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Shapovalov is scheduled to return to court Thursday, while Auger-Aliassime awaits the winner of the match between veteran Gaël Monfils of France and Russia’s Roman Safiullin.
Why These Wins Matter
For Shapovalov, who last reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal in 2020, the victory reinforces his confidence after recent injury setbacks. Auger-Aliassime, a semifinalist at the 2021 U.S. Open, is seeking his deepest run in a major since that breakthrough season. Their wins signal that Canadian men’s tennis remains competitive on the world stage.
Fan Energy and On-Court Atmosphere
The atmosphere in New York added to the drama. Chants of “Let’s go, Shapo!” rang out on Court 17, fueling Shapovalov’s commanding finish. Auger-Aliassime, meanwhile, relied on composure in front of a packed crowd, producing 10 aces and winning 74% of first-serve points to seal the match.
What Comes Next for Canada
With three seeded Canadians through to the second round, national attention now turns to whether Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime, and Diallo can push deeper into the tournament. Their progress not only boosts Canadian tennis prestige but also keeps alive hopes for a historic U.S. Open run.
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