Completely contrasting moments are being experienced by Félix Auger-Aliassime and Alexei Popyrin. The Canadian, who retained the title last week at ATP Montpellier, continues his good form shown in France and defeated the Australian in the round of 16 of ATP Rotterdam 2026 with a score of 7-5, 6-3. Popyrin has not won a match since August 28, 2025, which is five and a half months ago. Following this victory, Auger-Aliassime will face Hamad Medjedovic. Another noteworthy match of the day was Aleksander Bublik's comeback against Hubert Hurkacz, winning 6-7(2), 7-6(1), 7-5, and his next opponent in the round of 16 will be Jan Lennard Struff.
Other results from the day at ATP Rotterdam 2026
. S Wawrinka d. T Boogaard: 63 64
. S Tsitsipas d. A Rinderknech: 75 63
. K Khachanov d. J De Jong: 36 64 75
. T Griekspoor d. Q Halys: 75 76(11)
. C O'Connell d. C Norrie: 76(9) 64
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