The qualifier took the all-American clash, 7-5, 7-6 (3).

The Canadian shared his first memory of the American dating back to an under-12s junior tournament in Florida after they played in the Montpellier final.

Auger-Aliassime had two chances to wrap up his seventh career singles title in straight sets, but was ultimately pushed to the limit in a 6-2, 6-7(7), 7-6(2) win