Canadian tennis players had a day of mixed results at the Madrid Open, with Félix Auger-Aliassime delivering a near-flawless performance to advance to the third round. The 21-year-old dominated his match against Adrian Mannarino, breaking the Frenchman three times in the first set to win 6-0. Auger-Aliassime continued his strong play in the second set, securing a 6-4 victory in just 70 minutes.
On the women’s side, Ons Jabeur staged a late comeback to defeat Leylah Annie Fernandez in a thrilling three-set match. Fernandez started strong, taking a 3-0 lead in the first set, but Jabeur fought back to win 7-5. Fernandez responded by winning the second set 6-2, but Jabeur regained control in the final set, winning four consecutive games to secure a 6-4 victory.
Auger-Aliassime’s win marks his first victory over a top 20 player this season, while Jabeur’s victory is her first consecutive match wins of the season. Both players will now advance to the round of 16 in Madrid, with Auger-Aliassime set to face Jakub Mensik and Jabeur set to face Jelena Ostapenko. The Canadian and Tunisian players have shown their strength and determination on the clay courts, setting the stage for exciting matches in the next round.