Félix Auger-Aliassime's run at ATP Halle came to an end in a marathon quarterfinal as Frances Tiafoe defeated the Canadian second seed 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(14-12) on Friday, June 19. The match featured an extended third-set tiebreak that saw Auger-Aliassime waste three match points before Tiafoe clinched victory, marking the American's first win over the Canadian in four career meetings.
How did the match unfold?
Tiafoe won the opening set 6-3 after Auger-Aliassime took the first 3-6. The Canadian controlled much of the second set but squandered a break advantage in the decisive third frame, allowing Tiafoe to force a tiebreak. The tiebreak stretched to 14-12 before Tiafoe converted his opportunity, ending Auger-Aliassime's unbeaten record against the American.
What's next for Tiafoe?
Tiafoe advances to the semifinals, where he will face home favourite Daniel Altmaier on Saturday, June 20. Altmaier advanced by defeating fourth seed Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-7(6-8), 6-4 in the other quarterfinal.
Sources
- Lottomatica.Sport: ATP Halle 2026, Tiafoe sfata il tabù Auger-Aliassime che spreca tre match-point in semifinale con Altmaier. Published June 19, 2026.
Reported from public sources.