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Auger Aliassime wins epic battle against Davidovich, Wimbledon loses its last Spaniard
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Auger Aliassime wins epic battle against Davidovich, Wimbledon loses its last Spaniard

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Alejandro Davidovich in an epic five-set match at Wimbledon.
  • Davidovich, the last Spanish player in the tournament, was hampered by an ankle injury.
  • Auger-Aliassime advances to the quarterfinals, marking his second appearance at this stage in London.

Felix Auger-Aliassime outlasted Alejandro Davidovich in a grueling five-set epic to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, leaving Spain without a representative in the second week of the tournament. The Canadian, seeded fourth, won 6-7(4), 7-6(6), 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-1.

Davidovich, the last Spaniard standing in London, battled through an ankle injury, receiving treatment twice during the match. Despite his valiant effort and a strong showing in the fourth set, he ultimately succumbed to his physical limitations and Auger-Aliassime's inspired play. The match lasted over four hours, with Davidovich saving eight match points before the Canadian finally closed it out.

This marks Auger-Aliassime's second Wimbledon quarterfinal appearance, equaling his best Grand Slam performance. He becomes the third Canadian player, male or female, to reach multiple Wimbledon quarterfinals. The victory propels him into the top eight of the tournament, continuing his strong season.

This was an epic battle that could have gone either way.

— EFEDescribing the intensity of the match between Auger-Aliassime and Davidovich.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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