Auger-Aliassime ‘digs deep’ to reach US Open semi-finals

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Felix Auger-Aliassimes smiles and holds up his fist to celebrate
Felix Auger-Aliassime won US Open junior titles in singles and doubles [Getty Images]

US Open 2025

Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September

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Felix Auger-Aliassime dealt further Grand Slam quarter-final heartbreak to Alex de Minaur with a battling victory to reach the US Open last four.

The Canadian came from a set down to win 4-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 7-6 (7-4) and reach the semi-finals at a major for the first time since 2021.

Australia’s De Minaur has reached six Grand Slam quarter-finals – including three in New York – but has still yet to go beyond that stage.

It was a back-and-forth match that at times lacked quality on both sides of the net, with a combined total of 22 double faults and 93 unforced errors.

“I think it was just a lot of nerves today during the whole match,” Auger-Aliassime said.

“It wasn’t pretty at all times but that’s what Grand Slam matches are – some days you won’t feel your best but I was willing to dig really deep to stand here right now.

“The biggest challenges are yet to come but that’s what I live for, so I’m going to show up and be ready for my match on Friday.”

Auger-Aliassime will face either world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner or Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti for a place in the final

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