Edmund Subdues Auger-Aliassime In Battle of In-Form Players
Kyle Edmund had won his last six. Felix Auger-Aliassime had won nine of his last eleven. In a battle of two in-form players, it’s the Brit
— the recent New York Open champion — who emerged victorious (6-4, 6-4) against the Canadian — a runner-up in Rotterdam and Marseille — to advance to the quarterfinals in Acapulco.
Kyle Edmund, February 2020
Make that seven straight for Kyle Edmund, who claimed his best win of February ranking-wise against world No. 19 Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-4, 6-4) in Acapulco.
In a match played in scorching hot conditions, it is the Brit who stroke first, breaking the 19-year-old Canadian in the first game and holding firm behind 88% of first points won to secure the first set 6-4.
And the current weather in Acapulco is 🤔
🌶️🏖️ @felixtennis #AMT2020 pic.twitter.com/tTApTaLf9M
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2020
No Hawk-Eye? No prob 👏
All class from @kyle8edmund giving Felix Auger-Aliassime the ace in Acapulco. #AMT2020 pic.twitter.com/T5W7dL2gZ7
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2020
The British No. 2 broke again for 2-1 in the second set and saved the only two break points he faced all match to close out the match 6-4, 6-4.
Kyle is DIALED 🙌@kyle8edmund extends his winning streak to 7⃣ with a 6-4 6-4 triumph over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Acapulco. #AMT2020 pic.twitter.com/VExLk1VlGr
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2020
Felix Auger-Aliassime looked naturally tired, competing in his 14th match in the last 22 days.
But he heads to the American hardcourt swing (Indian Wells/Miami) having racked up two runner-up trophies along with plenty of wins and confidence.
A fab Feb for Felix 👏
10 wins plus finals at Rotterdam/Marseille ☑️
5 MPs saved in back-to-back victories at Marseille ☑️
Youngest finalist in Rotterdam history ☑️The future is bright 😎 indeed. pic.twitter.com/q7NSU0ozZF
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2020
After underwhelming ATP Cup and Australian Open campaigns to start 2020, the Canadian is back to being a factor on the tour.
As for Kyle Edmund, he keeps his great run of form going and could even reclaim Great Britain’s No. 1 ranking at the expense of Dan Evans this week.
