The 27th-seeded Auger-Aliassime secured a hard-fought 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 5-7, 6-3 victory in a marathon clash that lasted nearly five hours and is now the longest match of his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both players entered the match hungry for their first tour-level win of the year, setting the stage for a gripping battle. Auger-Aliassime, who concluded a challenging 2023 season on a positive note with his fifth ATP Tour title in Basel, faced an early setback this year with a straight-sets defeat in Auckland. However, he showcased remarkable resilience and skills in his clash against Thiem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Canadian talent found himself just two points away from a straight-sets victory, only to encounter a determined Thiem staging a dramatic comeback. Auger-Aliassime, known for his powerful game, had to dig deep and endure a challenging third-set tiebreak where he initially led 5-2 before Thiem turned the tide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the rollercoaster of emotions during the match, Auger-Aliassime expressed a sense of relief. Despite the frustrating moments and the struggle in the third set, he emphasized the importance of mental toughness and maintaining a strong mindset.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAt the end, I didn\u2019t want to fail mentally. I didn\u2019t want to disappoint myself with my effort or have any regrets when leaving this court today,\" Auger-Aliassime said. \"It was frustrating, the way it went in that third set. I thought, \u2018You need to be tough, you need to stay strong,\u2019 and I\u2019m happy I did because now I\u2019m really happy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Auger-Aliassime will face qualifier Hugo Grenier in the second round, who secured his own comeback victory against Alexandre Muller. <\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/australian-open-auger-aliassime-secures-marathon-victory-over-thiem.jpg", "alt_img": "Australian Open: Auger-Aliassime secures marathon victory over Thiem", "alt_title": "French Open: Auger Aliassime survives Varillas scare, moves to second round", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Australian Open: Auger-Aliassime Secures Marathon Victory Over Thiem On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Australian Open: Auger-Aliassime Secures Marathon Victory Over Thiem, Felix Auger: Canadian tennis sensation Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased his resilience and determination as he quelled a fierce comeback by Dominic.", "seo_keywords": "Felix Auger, Dominic Thiem, Australian Open, ATP Tour, The Canadian, Hugo Grenier, Alexandre Muller", "tag": "", "tagging": "Felix Auger, Dominic Thiem, Australian Open, ATP Tour, The Canadian, Hugo Grenier, Alexandre Muller", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "australian-open-auger-aliassime-secures-marathon-victory-over-thiem", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "779", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-01-15 21:06:03", "updated": "2024-01-15 21:06:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Felix Auger, Dominic Thiem, Australian Open, ATP Tour, The Canadian, Hugo Grenier, Alexandre Muller", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-15 21:06:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "tennis", "cnmid": "852182", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/australian-open-auger-aliassime-secures-marathon-victory-over-thiem-12215" }