WATCH: Felix Auger-Aliassime makes epic comeback saving 6 match points to beat Tommy Paul at Indian

April 2024 · 3 minute read

At the Indian Wells Open on Tuesday, all eight fourth-round matches were played, and Felix Auger-Aliassime and Tommy Paul delivered an outstanding performance, possibly the best of the day. In a match that went to three sets, which was one of two such matches on the day, the other being a thrilling victory for Daniil Medvedev over Alexander Zverev, Auger-Aliassime battled hard and saved six match points to secure a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) win over the American.

Auger-Aliassime’s impressive win means that he has now made it to the quarter-finals in each of the last six ATP Masters 1000 events, including the ongoing one. He has progressed to this stage in seven out of the nine Masters 1000 tournaments on the calendar. However, Monte Carlo and Shanghai are the only exceptions.

Auger-Aliassime made an unbelievable comeback after being down by six match points. His experience came into handy as he remained calm during the last stage of the match and crossed the line. Although Paul lost the match, his impressive run in this season is continuing and he can be very proud.

Speaking after the match, Auger-Aliassime said, “I always stayed positive, I kept my hopes up, I kept thinking, ‘OK, I’m not that far, I can come back. At the end, when you’re down 0/40 on your serve, you know that… ‘OK if I win this first one, serve well, then again, then again, we’re back on even terms. You just kind of take it one by one. It’s very cliche to say but it still works; that’s the proof. I’m really happy to get through. It’s a c**zy feeling.”

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Felix Auger-Aliassime prepares for the battle with the top seed after a narrow escape

In the upcoming quarterfinals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters, Felix Auger-Aliassime is set to face Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.2, in what is expected to be an exciting match. There are four intriguing matches scheduled for the day in the Californian desert. However, Auger-Aliassime holds a commanding 3-0 head-to-head record against the top-seeded Alcaraz.

The quarterfinal match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Carlos Alcaraz is likely the most highly anticipated of the tournament, featuring two young players who are expected to dominate the game for years to come. Despite Auger-Aliassime’s strong head-to-head record, including two wins in late 2022, Alcaraz is still considered the favorite in this matchup.

Alcaraz is widely regarded as the more consistent player when compared to Auger-Aliassime, who is known for being streaky and hasn’t been in top form during the ATP Indian Wells Open. However, despite this, fans are eagerly anticipating their quarterfinal matchup and are hoping for an exciting and thrilling match.

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