Auger-Aliassime Reflects on Beating Sinner at 2022 Cincinnati Open
You know, looking back at one of the most thrilling matches in recent tennis memory, Felix Auger-Aliassime had some fascinating things to say after he defeated Jannik Sinner at the 2022 Cincinnati Open. It was one of those matches that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The battle between the Canadian and the Italian world number one was intense right from the start, and Felix’s reflections really give you a sense of just how high the level was on the court that day.
The match itself was a rollercoaster. Sinner came out strong, and it was immediately clear that he was playing at an incredible pace, serving with precision and moving so fast that Felix had very little time to react. In the first set, Sinner completely dominated, and the score of 2-6 reflected that. Felix openly admitted afterward that the first set and a half was just “too good” from Sinner. He explained that he was struggling with timing, missing shots, and generally feeling the intensity of Sinner’s game. One moment he remembered vividly was being broken in the second set, where Sinner returned three baseline shots in a row perfectly—it was almost unstoppable.
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Despite this rocky start, the match took a dramatic turn. Felix described how he had to keep fighting, trying to find ways to make Sinner miss, to regain some momentum. And regain it he did. After saving two match points, Felix went on to win a tight tiebreak in the second set and then completely took control in the third, closing it out 6-1. He emphasized how much it meant to him to come back like that, showing resilience and finding consistency in his game, particularly after improving his movement and approach after his second serve.
Interestingly, Felix’s tactical adjustments were crucial. He realized that Sinner was hitting so hard and early off the second serve that he had to move faster, get into rallies sooner, and play more consistently. It was these small but critical changes that allowed the comeback to happen, and they were a big confidence booster for him moving forward, even though he would eventually lose in the next round to Borna Coric, the eventual champion.
If we rewind a few months prior, Felix had also faced Sinner at the Madrid Open in 2022, winning decisively 6-1, 6-2 on clay. That victory had already shown the world the kind of challenge Sinner posed—but also the level at which Felix could compete. Considering how Sinner has evolved in the three years since those matches, their next clash is sure to be fascinating, with both players having grown and refined their games significantly. The winner of their upcoming Cincinnati Open match will go on to face either Terence Atmane or Holger Rune in the semi-finals, setting up yet another exciting chapter in their ongoing rivalry.
Looking back, Felix’s reflections remind us that tennis isn’t just about power or skill—it’s about patience, adaptation, and fighting until the very last point. And that day in Cincinnati, all of those qualities were on full display.
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