Félix Auger-Aliassime defeated Nuno Borges 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Halle Open first round on June 15.
What happened?
The second seed took one hour and 42 minutes to progress, overcoming a stern test from Borges.
Félix Auger-Aliassime rolled through the first set with ease, but Borges fought back in the second.
Why it matters for Félix Auger-Aliassime
Auger-Aliassime's win marked his 25th of the season, making him the fifth male player to reach this milestone in 2026.
He fired nine aces to Borges' five and won 85% of his first-serve points.
What comes next?
Félix Auger-Aliassime will face Learner Tien in the next round, seeking to improve his performance ahead of Wimbledon.
Auger-Aliassime aims to use these grass-court tournaments as solid preparation for the Grand Slam.
He will look to build on his quarter-final run in SW19 five years ago.
Félix Auger-Aliassime's serving improved as the game progressed, but he knows he wasn't at his full potential.
He registered two double faults, but his overall performance was enough to secure the win.
The Canadian athlete will face a tough test against Learner Tien, but he is confident in his abilities.
Félix Auger-Aliassime's win was a hard-earned one, and he will look to carry this momentum into his next match.