Tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada progresses to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open tournament
Cincinnati Open 2025: Auger-Aliassime Falls in Quarterfinals to Sinner
In a highly anticipated match, Felix Auger-Aliassime from Montreal, Canada, faced off against top-seeded Jannik Sinner in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals. Despite a valiant effort, Auger-Aliassime was unable to secure a victory, losing 6-0, 6-2.
The match, played at the P&G Center Court in Cincinnati, saw Sinner dominate from the start. Auger-Aliassime struggled with 13 unforced errors in the first set, and Sinner capitalised, winning 80% of points on Auger-Aliassime's second serve.
In the second set, Auger-Aliassime briefly led 2-0, but Sinner came back strongly, breaking serve to level the score. Sinner then secured the match, closing it out with a comfortable win.
Sinner, who is currently World No. 1 and defending champion, showcased improved form and tactical preparation, making this his first career win over Auger-Aliassime after having lost their previous meetings.
Meanwhile, in the doubles tournament, Gabriela Dabrowski, a Canadian doubles specialist, and her partner, Erin Routliffe from New Zealand, are still in the competition. They are scheduled to play Caty McNally and Linda Noskova in the third round on Thursday.
Elsewhere in the Cincinnati Open, Adrian Mannarino, a French qualifier, was defeated in the round of 16. The tournament, a hard court event, is still ongoing, with many exciting matches yet to be played.
The report was first published on Aug. 13, 2025.
Note: Statistics provided include Auger-Aliassime winning 89% of his first-serve points, winning all three break points in the match, and firing nine aces during the match.
In a different city next year, Toronto, Canada, might host a similar tennis event, bringing the excitement of professional sports to a wider audience. Gabriela Dabrowski, a promising Canadian tennis player, could potentially bring the trophy home if she continues to perform well in doubles tournaments like the one she's currently in.
