Félix Auger-Aliassime qualified Canada for the Davis Cup finals in Malaga after defeating the Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 and 6-4while the following doubles match will decide whether they will make it as first or second in Group B.
The Canadian equalized the game with Serbia at one point, but this point is decisive for a hypothetical triple draw, in case Serbia wins them and Spain wins tomorrow, so the North American team is already among Davis’ top eight teams this year.
Auger-Aliassime started the match in cruise mode which he left yesterday after his dramatic win over world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz and held on with a 4-1 exit in front of a Kecmanovic who tried, without success, to take the initiative of the match. The Canadian had his only critical moment in game seven, in which he lifted a 15-40, and he made no more concessions. The set is scored 6-3.
In the second round, The Canadian continued to show excellent performances with his serve, without giving options to his rival and without forcing Kecmanovic not to fail with his. The Serbian knew he couldn’t fail against a rival who, without offering the excellent tennis he showed against Alcaraz, continued to perform at a high level.
In the seventh game, Aliassime managed the long-awaited break, synonymous with victory if he continued to maintain his level of service. Which he corroborated in the next two games to close out the game and the standings with a direct serve.
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