Stefanos Tsitsipas will play against Felix Auger Aliassime in the quarter-final in Barcelona. Stefanos is aware that he is the favorite to win the match, but he also has in mind that Felix is using the precious support of Toni Nadal, who is an expert at playing on clay courts.
After beating Alex De Minaur in straight sets, Tsitsipas elaborated about his happiness for facing Felix Auger Aliassime in the quarter-final during the on-court interview. The Greek sensation commented:
“I’ve never played him on clay. He’s someone that has done very well in recent years and he’s playing at the top of his form right now. I’m looking forward to the next battle, to the next difficulty that’s set, and can’t wait to compete against Felix.”
Statistics
The statistics in Barcelona of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger Aliassime are quite similar. Probably the most notable difference is that the Stefanos played 40 minutes less than the Canadian in two matches and the Greek sensation has always won in straight sets while Felix lost one set against Lorenzo Musetti in his opening match.
Tsitsipas in Barcelona, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.5 (career-high), Tsitsipas has a composed 24-5 win-loss record in 2021. The Greek is now playing in Barcelona where he toppled Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-0 6-2 and Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-3.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will come up against the world no.20 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter on Friday at 3:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. Their current record is 3-2 for Tsitsipas.
The Greek clinched 1 title in 2021 in Monte Carlo. Stefanos was the finalist in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel).
The Greek won 6 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 4 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Auger-Aliassime in Barcelona, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.20, Felix achieved a 12-6 match record in 2021. The Canadian is playing at the moment in Barcelona where he defeated Lorenzo Musetti 4-6 6-3 6-0 and Denis Shapovalov 6-2 6-3.
Felix Auger Aliassime will take on the world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter on Friday at 3:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. Their current record is 3-2 for Tsitsipas.
The Canadian was the finalist in Melbourne (Murray River Open).
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger Aliassime played each other 5 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-2 for Tsitsipas. Previously, the last time they squared off, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the quarter in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) on the 18th of March 2021.
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