Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov advanced in doubles at the Libema Open in the Netherlands with a first-round victory on June 10. The two Canadians, who grew up competing in the junior ranks around the same time, have attributed their on-court success to the friendship they have built off the court, according to The Canadian Press.
When did Auger-Aliassime and Shapovalov last play together?
The pair last teamed at the Halle Open in 2025, where they reached the semifinals on grass. Auger-Aliassime, ranked No. 4 in the world, rarely competes in doubles events, making their reunion at the Libema Open a notable pairing.
What is Auger-Aliassime's status in the singles draw?
Auger-Aliassime is seeded first in the men's singles draw and was scheduled to play his first match Thursday against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in second-round action. Shapovalov, by contrast, exited singles competition on Monday after losing his first-round match to Croatia's Marin Cilic.
How did Bianca Andreescu perform in women's doubles?
Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ontario, and her partner Lois Boisson of France defeated the Dutch duo of Anouk Koevermans and Suzan Lamens 6-1, 6-4 in a first-round match. Andreescu and Boisson converted four of ten break-point opportunities and saved two of three break points against them. The pair advanced to the quarterfinals, where they faced Shuko Aoyama of Japan and Liang En-Shou of Taiwan on Thursday.
Sources
- EverythingGP: Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov reunite for first-round win at Libema Open. The Canadian Press, 2026-06-10.
- Lethbridge News Now: Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov reunite for first-round win at Libema Open. The Canadian Press, 2026-06-10.
Reported from public sources.