Auger-Aliassime Defeated by Rinderknech in Shanghai Masters Quarterfinals
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime faced defeat in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. He was eliminated by France’s Arthur Rinderknech on October 10, 2024. The match concluded with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
Match Overview
During the quarterfinal match, the 12th seed Auger-Aliassime displayed a powerful serve, scoring eight aces. However, inconsistencies plagued his game, as he committed three double faults in the first set alone.
Key Statistics
- Match Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes
- First Serve Points Won:
- Rinderknech: 83%
- Auger-Aliassime: 64%
- Break Points Faced:
- Breaks Against Auger-Aliassime: 1 in each set
- Break Points Saved by Rinderknech: 3
Rinderknech’s Performance
Arthur Rinderknech, ranked 54th globally, continued his impressive run in the tournament. This victory marks his third consecutive win over a top-20 opponent in Shanghai.
Women’s Doubles Action
In other tournament news, Bianca Andreescu from Mississauga, Ontario, teamed up with China’s Yue Yuan in the women’s doubles at the Wuhan Open. Unfortunately, they were eliminated from the quarterfinals following a closely contested match. They lost to Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (1).
This report updates on the results of Auger-Aliassime and Andreescu, highlighting their exits from their respective competitions.
