Felix Auger-Aliassime shocks Stefanos Tsitsipas in Indian Wells

Image: Felix Auger-Aliassime has already defeated Britain's Cameron Norrie and added Stefanos Tsitsipas to his list of casualties

Canadian teenage phenomenon Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the first top-10 victory of his career against Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Tsitsipas was hailed as the future of tennis after defeating Roger Federer and reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open, but here he was dismantled by a player two years his junior.

The talent of 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime is no secret but he has made a giant leap in 2019 having already reached the final at last month's Rio Open and this 6-4 6-2 victory was the latest statement.

"I didn't know what to expect today because he's a completely different player (now)," said Auger-Aliassime after their morning match.

"I believe in myself. I thought I had my chances. I served really well today, so that was obviously a big key."

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The Canadian's performance was a demonstration of his supreme physical talents but also featured a highlight reel of explosive winners as he maintained an unbeaten record from juniors against Tsitsipas in their first senior meeting.

Image: Tsitsipas shakes hands at the net after his straight sets defeat to Auger-Aliassime

This was only Auger-Aliassime's second match against a top-20 player but he showed no nerves as he served out the victory at the first time of asking.

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Having broken into the top 100 less than a month ago, Auger-Aliassime is now on the verge of the top 50.

Next up for Auger-Aliassime is Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, who defeated Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.

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