Auger-Aliassime Outlasts Thiem in Australian Open Thriller

Five-Hour Epic Ends in Upset Victory

In a thrilling first-round match at the Australian Open, Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled off a stunning upset over Dominic Thiem, winning 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 5-7, 6-3.

Auger-Aliassime's Mental Fortitude

After dropping the fourth set, Auger-Aliassime admitted that he didn't want to give up mentally. He said, "I didn't want to fail mentally. I wanted to fight for every point." His resilience paid off, as he battled back to win the deciding set.

Thiem's Fierce Comeback

Thiem staged a remarkable comeback after losing the first two sets. He rallied to win the third and fourth sets, forcing a decider. However, Auger-Aliassime's unwavering determination proved too much to overcome.