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Felix Auger-Aliassime Beats Jesper de Jong in Shanghai, Gets Helping Hand From Ball Kid

The result strengthens his push to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals, where he sits 10th in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin.

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Overview

  • Auger-Aliassime defeated de Jong 6-4, 7-5 at the ATP Masters 1000 Rolex Shanghai Masters to move into the next round.
  • He will face the winner of Lorenzo Musetti versus Luciano Darderi in the third round.
  • Late in the match, a ball kid came onto court to help Auger-Aliassime to his feet after a tumble, drawing cheers from the crowd.
  • According to ATP reporting, he holds a 36-19 season record and remains in contention for a second Nitto ATP Finals appearance.
  • Pre-match betting previews had listed Auger-Aliassime as the favorite and suggested a games-handicap play, a view supported by his straight-sets win.