In April, Auger-Aliassime was awarded a wildcard for the Monte-Carlo Masters where he lost his opener in three sets to world No. 55 Mischa Zverev.
(meta data) TITLE: Zverev overcomes teenager Auger-Aliassime in Monte Carlo opener - Tennis - Eurosport (meta data) PUBLISHER: https://www.facebook.com/Eurosport usMobile appsAbout EurosportJoin usPrivacy PolicyLegal NoticeCookie PolicyTerms and ConditionsPrivacy PolicyPrivacy settingsCookie Policy NewsRoland-GarrosAustralian OpenWimbledonUS OpenATP CalendarATP RankingsWTA CalendarWTA RankingsDavis CupFed-Cup back Getty Images # Zverev overcomes teenager Auger-Aliassime in Monte Carlo opener By Reuters 15/04/2018 at 18:17Updated 15/04/2018 at 19:05 ## Mischa Zverev overcame a mid-match blip to defeat Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2 6-7(4) 6-1 and reach the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday. German Zverev converted six out of 14 break points against the world number 176 to prevail in two hours 34 minutes and set up a meeting with French seventh seed Lucas Pouille. Earlier, Karen Khachanov beat Australian wild card Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-5 6-4 to advance. The Russian 21-year-old could face Gilles Simon or 16th seed Adrian Mannarino next. Former world number one Novak Djokovic, who is struggling to return to his best form since having elbow surgery earlier this year, takes on Serbian compatriot Dusan Lajovic on Monday. The 12-times grand slam winner ended his collaboration with head coach Andre Agassi and coach Radek Stepanek earlier this month. World number one Rafa Nadal, who returned to action from a leg injury in Spain's Davis Cup win against Germany last week, is chasing a record-extending 11th title at the claycourt tournament. 0Read and reactPowered by Livefyre0Read and react
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In February in Budapest, Auger-Aliassime captured his first ATP Challenger doubles title, defeating Marin Draganja and Tomislav Draganja with partner Nicola Kuhn. Auger-Aliassime also made his debut in an ATP main draw at the Rotterdam Open, losing in three sets to world No. 38 Filip Krajinović in the first round. In March at Indian Wells, he qualified for his first ATP Masters 1000 main draw. He faced fellow Canadian Vasek Pospisil in the first round, defeating him in straight sets to win his first tour level match. He was defeated in the next round by another compatriot Milos Raonic.