Auger Aliassime finds it difficult to defeat Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open

In the first round of the Australian Open, the Canadian tennis player Auger Aliassime (ranked 30th) faced off against the Austrian talent Dominic Thiem (ranked 92nd).

Despite Auger Aliassime being considered the favored player, the match proved to be a tough challenge, lasting an impressive five hours and two minutes. Thiem secured the first set with a score of 6:3 and continued to claim the second set at 7:5. However, Thiem fought back fiercely.

The Austrian tennis star won the third and fourth sets, setting the stage for a decisive fifth set. Auger Aliassime rallied and ultimately emerged victorious, closing the final set with a score of 6:3 and securing a hard-fought triumph of 3:2.

In the next round of the Australian Open, Auger Aliassime will face off against the French competitor Hugo Grenier, who currently holds the 178th position in the rankings.

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It’s important to note that the 18-year-old Croat presented a significant challenge to Novak Djokovic. Despite difficulties, Djokovic secured victory in his first match at the Australian Open 2024.