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Auger-Aliassime Edges Bublik in Thrilling Dubai Showdown

2/26/2025

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Felix Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Alexander Bublik with a nail-biting score of 7-6(7), 6-7(4), 6-3 at the Dubai Tennis Championships. A crucial VAR review granted Auger-Aliassime a second chance after a ball kid's interference. Despite Bublik's clever underarm ace, Auger-Aliassime's determination shone through, propelling him to the next round against Nuno Borges.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Alexander Bublik with a nail-biting score of 7-6(7), 6-7(4), 6-3 at the Dubai Tennis Championships. A crucial VAR review granted Auger-Aliassime a second chance after a ball kid's interference. Despite Bublik's clever underarm ace, Auger-Aliassime's determination shone through, propelling him to the next round against Nuno Borges.