Canada's Auger-Aliassime upset by Argentina's Cerundolo in 3rd round of Miami Open

27.03.2023 - 22:05 cbc.ca

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Miami Open after being upset 6-2, 7-5 in a third-round match with Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.

The Argentine made the most of his opportunities, breaking Auger-Aliassime four times on six chances. He faced only two break points, saving one.

Auger-Aliassime saw his streak of six straight quarterfinals at Masters 1000 events come to an end. It was the third high-profile third-round meeting between the players, with Auger-Aliassime winning at Indian Wells and the Australian Open. WATCH | Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets: Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., was scheduled to play a women's third-round match against 18th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia later Monday.

In women's doubles action, Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., and American partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over seventh seeds Giuliana Olmos of Mexico and Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil.

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