The 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime stayed out of trouble on his service games for the most part, relinquishing just one break in the match. The 2022 champion eases past Riedi 6-3 6-2 🙌 #SwissIndoorsBasel /KCedaHX1yS But on my part I’m happy to get through to the second round here.” “He still showed very good things, so I think he’s got a great future. I think I showed up with a good level today,” Auger-Aliassime said in his on-court interview.
“I thought he was playing well and I think he can be proud of himself because I played a great match.
The sixth seed will next play Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, who ousted Roberto Bautista Agut in three sets. The defending champion eliminated Swiss wild card Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round. Based on his form Wednesday, the Canadian is keen to add another Swiss Indoors Basel trophy to his collection. Felix Auger-Aliassime’s most recent title came in Basel one year ago.
