Felix Auger-Aliassime Stuns 'Idol' Roger Federer To Reach Halle QF - ATP Tour

Felix Auger-Aliassime fires 37 winners past Roger Federer to reach the NOVENTI OPEN quarter-finals in Halle.

1 Roger Federer on Wednesday, triumphing 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals at the NOVENTI OPEN in Halle. .

"It’s a great victory, it’s good for my confidence.

It was already a great challenge for me to play a player like Roger, but to beat him, it’s a great thing," Auger-Aliassime said.

"If it was the final, then I’d be really happy… it’s another step in the tournament, it’s a great match, so hopefully I can keep on going like that.".

Auger-Aliassime, who only faced one break point in the match, opened up a 4-0 lead and kept his nose in front to close out the victory in an hour and 45 minutes.

Fifth seed Federer was seeking his 70th match win in Halle, and his 18th quarter-final at this event in as many appearances