In the Davis Cup, world No. 1 Alcaraz is defeated by Auger-Aliassime.

After winning the US Open last week, Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest men's tennis world number one in history, is only 19 years old.

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had a bittersweet homecoming as Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated him in the Davis Cup match in Valencia 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-2.

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The Spaniard and his Canadian opponent played out an exhilarating second singles rubber, with Canada tying the match at 1-1.

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The Spaniard received a standing ovation from the enthusiastic home crowd after winning his first Grand Slam match on Saturday.

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He and his Canadian opponent on Friday were evenly matched during the opening set thanks to their respective powerful serving.

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Alcaraz fought back each time to force a tie-break despite the Canadian's unusually punishing play,

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which included seven aces and won 79 percent of his serve points in the opening set.

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Until Auger-Aliassime broke to go ahead 5-4 in the second set, the match was brilliantly played and evenly contested. After that, he served.

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After playing long matches in New York, Alcaraz began to weary in the third set.

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World No. 13 Auger-Aliassime broke right away and then again to take the lead 4-1, holding off the Spaniard despite the loud support of the fans.

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