WATCH: ‘UNBELIEVABLE’- Felix Auger-Aliassime’s incredible drop shot against Rafael Nadal leaves fans awestruck

WATCH: ‘UNBELIEVABLE’- Felix Auger-Aliassime’s incredible drop shot against Rafael Nadal leaves fans awestruck

Felix Auger-Aliassime

Rafael Nadal and Felix Auger-Aliassime faced off in the fourth round of the 2022 French Open tonight, with the winner earning a spot in the second week of the year’s second Grand Slam. Nadal, the 13-time winner, advanced to the fourth round by defeating Jordan Thompson, Corentin Moutet, and Botic van de Zandschulp, while Auger-Aliassime, the world number nine, upset Juan Pablo Varillas, Camilo Ugo Carabelli, and Filip Krajinovic.

The Spaniard is attempting to win his 22nd Grand Slam and extend his record as the most majors-winning player in history. However, he was up against a strong challenge in the form of the Canadian, who bothered him throughout the match with his serve and volley technique and drop shots. Also, after an intriguing rally was played between the two, Auger-Aliassime went on to win with his fantastic drop shot, and the crowd’s passions rose dramatically.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime delivers a mesmerising drop shot

Felix Auger-Aliassime
Felix Auger-Aliassime

The match was intense from the start, when Aliassime, a 21-year-old Canadian won the first set and wowed the crowd with his abilities and tactics against the king of clay. Rafael Nadal, on the other hand, is not someone who will quickly relinquish the title, especially on clay. As a result, the Spaniard fought back, winning the following two sets before succumbing to the Canadian in the fourth. Aliassime, on the other hand, struck some of the finest shots of the match during the last set. In particular, he produced a stunning drop shot in the fourth game of the last set, which left the audience stunned and enthralled by what had just occurred.

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