Now 18-18 this season, the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals qualifier will hope to use the indoor stretch to regain confidence leading into 2024. This is his first indoor appearance outside of Laver Cup since Rotterdam in February. He consistently challenged his opponent’s serve, winning 50 per cent of his return points and earning four breaks in the 75-minute match.Īuger-Aliassime has long thrived indoors, winning all four of his titles in such conditions. The 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime stayed out of trouble on his service games for the most part, relinquishing just one break in the match. The 2022 champion eases past Riedi 6-3 6-2 🙌 #SwissIndoorsBasel /KCedaHX1yS But on my part I’m happy to get through to the second round here.” “He still showed very good things, so I think he’s got a great future. I think I showed up with a good level today,” Auger-Aliassime said in his on-court interview. “I thought he was playing well and I think he can be proud of himself because I played a great match. The sixth seed will next play Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, who ousted Roberto Bautista Agut in three sets.

The defending champion eliminated Swiss wild card Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round. Based on his form Wednesday, the Canadian is keen to add another Swiss Indoors Basel trophy to his collection. Felix Auger-Aliassime’s most recent title came in Basel one year ago.

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