British tennis player Jack Draper advanced to the ATP Cincinnati Open quarterfinals after a controversial victory over Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime. The match point decision, made without video review, sparked debate as a ball appeared to hit the court on Draper’s side just as he hit a winning shot. While both players were open to a replay, officials couldn’t make a call without video technology, leaving the controversial point to stand.
Lorenzo Musetti secured Italy’s first Olympic tennis medal in 100 years, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the men’s singles bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old Italian is enjoying a career-best season, having reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon just weeks ago.
Andrey Rublev defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka retired with a back injury. Rublev is seeking his second title of the season, while Auger-Aliassime will be playing for his sixth career title.
