Felix Auger-Aliassime Reaches US Open Semifinals With Third Top-10 Win

Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 US Open after a hard-fought four-set victory over No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur, marking his second career semifinal appearance at the tournament. Despite losing the first set, Auger-Aliassime displayed resilience and mental toughness, overcoming deficits and winning two critical tiebreaks in a match lasting over four hours. This win was his second over a top-10 player in the event, following a previous upset against No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev, and places him among a select group of young players with multiple top-10 wins at a Grand Slam. Auger-Aliassime's powerful serve and athleticism were key factors, as he hit 22 aces and 51 winners, while de Minaur struggled with his serve and committed numerous unforced errors. The Canadian, ranked No. 27, now awaits the winner of the quarterfinal between world No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti. This achievement marks an important comeback for Auger-Aliassime, who has battled injuries and inconsistent form since his first US Open semifinal in 2021.