Felix Auger-Aliassime Overcomes Thiem Comeback for Australian Open Victory

Epic Five-Hour Battle Captivates Melbourne Park

Felix Auger-Aliassime fought off a spirited Dominic Thiem resurgence to secure a thrilling 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 5-7, 6-3 victory in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open. The Canadian star weathered a relentless Thiem comeback to prevail in a marathon five-set encounter.

A Tale of Resilience

Auger-Aliassime dominated the early stages, winning the first two sets in impressive fashion. However, Thiem roared back, taking the third set in a tense tiebreaker and leveling the match with a hard-fought fourth set. Undeterred, Auger-Aliassime regrouped in the decisive fifth set, breaking Thiem in the eighth game to seal the victory.

In a post-match interview, Auger-Aliassime praised his opponent's fighting spirit. "Dominic played incredibly well, and I had to dig deep to find a way to win. I'm proud of my mental toughness and the way I kept fighting until the end," he said.