Félix Auger-Aliassime defeated Roman Andres Burruchaga 4-6, 6-0, 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday to reach the third round of Roland-Garros, advancing from a first-set deficit for the second consecutive match. The fourth-seeded Canadian from Montreal recovered to dominate the middle sets, breaking his Argentine opponent seven times on 10 chances and converting 85 per cent of first-serve points with seven aces.
How did Auger-Aliassime's match unfold?
Auger-Aliassime dropped the opening set but seized momentum immediately, taking the second 6-0 before securing the third 7-5 and running away with the fourth 6-1. The match lasted three hours and four minutes, a controlled performance that contrasted sharply with his first-round five-set thriller against Daniel Altmaier, in which he rallied from 1-4 down in the deciding tiebreak. Burruchaga, ranked No. 68 in the world, had advanced to the second round when his first-round opponent Sebastian Báez retired.
What does the draw look like for Auger-Aliassime?
The Canadian occupies a favourable position after the departures of higher seeds from his quarter. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner fell in the second round, and 39-year-old Novak Djokovic lost a five-set match to 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca on Friday. Auger-Aliassime will face the winner of Brandon Nakashima, the 31st seed from the United States, against France's Luca Van Assche in the third round.
What is Auger-Aliassime's record at Roland-Garros?
This is Auger-Aliassime's third appearance in the third round at Paris, and his best result remains the fourth round, which he reached in 2022 and 2024. His second-round win marked his 21st victory of 2026.
Sources
- Medicine Hat News: Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime moves on to third round at French Open. Canadian Press, 2026-05-28.
- Fraser Valley Today: Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Mboko move on to third round at French Open. 2026-05-28.
- Tennis Majors: Auger-Aliassime comes from a set down again, but far more comfortably, to reach the Roland-Garros third round. 2026-05-28.
- Bastillepost: Who remains in French Open contention after Sinner and Djokovic defeated?. 2026-05-29.
Reported from public sources.