Felix
Auger-Aliassime shared a reflection and images after losing the final of the
Madrid Open against Andrey Rublev by 6-4, 5-7, 5-7 in his first Masters 1000
final of his career. The Canadian had luck along the way as he advanced through
three rounds due to walkovers.
The
23-year-old tennis player had not been experiencing the best of times lately,
having dropped out of the top 30 and being outside seeded positions. The former
world No. 6 can draw positive conclusions from his time in Madrid, considering
that he climbed 15 positions and returned to the top 20.
Auger-Aliassime
congratulates Rublev
The Madrid
runner-up dedicated his congratulations to Rublev, who secured his second
Masters 1000 title, both on clay, and reached world No. 6. The Russian obtained
his 16th professional title after a great comeback in almost three hours of the
match, extending the head-to-head to 5-1 in his favor.
After the
final, Auger-Aliassime shared images of the event on social media and extended
his congratulations to Rublev for another title in his career:
“Left it
all out there yesterday but Andrey deserved this one. Nothing but respect to be
given for you as an athlete and a person. I’m proud to see my game moving in
the right direction and motivated to see where the rest of this season takes me,”
he wrote.
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
Left it all out there yesterday but Andrey deserved this one 🙌🏽 Nothing but respect to be given for you as an athlete and a person 🙏🏽❤️
I’m proud to see my game moving in the right direction and motivated to see where the rest of this season takes me 💪🏽
📸: @mutuamadridopen