When Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov face off against each other at the U.S. Open next week, they’ll have to set aside their friendship as they put the future of Canadian tennis on full display. Shapovalov will need to set aside his friendship with Montreal tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime as they face off in the first round of the U.S. Open on Aug. 27. “They both want to win and they’re professionals and they know the winner gets to play Wednesday in the second round. 116 Auger-Aliassime had to go through three qualifying matches this week to book his spot against his pal. “And with Milos back (from injury) and Vasek doing well it’s a great time for Canadian tennis.

Source: thestar August 26, 2018 13:52 UTC