Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2026 Madrid Open with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory over Vilius Gaubas on Saturday. The Canadian ninth seed dominated on serve, firing seven aces while winning 91% of first serve points to dispatch the Lithuanian in straight sets.
Auger-Aliassime seized control early, converting two of six break point opportunities while never facing a break point himself. His second serve proved particularly lethal, winning 77% of those points compared to just 38% for Gaubas. The disparity in unforced errors — 11 for Auger-Aliassime versus 19 for Gaubas — underscored the Canadian’s cleaner execution on Madrid’s clay.
The 2024 Madrid finalist closed out the match in clinical fashion, hitting 19 winners and securing the final break of serve in the second set to advance after one hour and 21 minutes.
Key Takeaways
- Auger-Aliassime’s serve was untouchable when it landed — he won 91% of first serve points and 77% of second serve points, giving Gaubas virtually no opportunities on return. The Lithuanian failed to create a single break point.
- The error differential told the story: Auger-Aliassime committed just 11 unforced errors to Gaubas’ 19, while producing eight more winners (19 to 11). That +16 differential in the winner-to-error ratio reflected the Canadian’s superior consistency on clay.
- Seven aces without a double fault showcased Auger-Aliassime’s aggressive yet controlled serving approach, matching his clay court average of 7.1 aces per match this season while avoiding the costly errors that have plagued him at times.
- Returning to the site of his 2024 final appearance, Auger-Aliassime won 65 total points to Gaubas’ 42 — a 23-point margin that underscored the experience gap between the Madrid finalist and the unheralded Lithuanian.
Player Analysis
Felix Auger-Aliassime
The Canadian looked every bit the 2024 Madrid finalist in this opening round, controlling proceedings from start to finish with his most reliable weapon: the serve. Winning 91% of first serve points is elite at any level, and on clay — where returns typically carry more weight — that dominance is particularly impressive. His seven aces matched his seasonal clay average, but the zero double faults represented a cleaner performance than his 2.2 average per match.
What stood out was Auger-Aliassime’s second serve effectiveness. At 77% points won, he gave Gaubas no entry point into the match, never facing a break opportunity. The positive winner-to-error ratio (19-11) and converting two of six break chances showed the kind of ruthless efficiency he’ll need to advance deeper into the tournament.
Vilius Gaubas
The Lithuanian struggled to impose himself against a vastly more experienced opponent, particularly on the return of serve. Winning just 31% of return points overall, Gaubas couldn’t generate a single break opportunity — a damning statistic in a match where he needed to apply pressure to stay competitive. His 38% second serve points won left him vulnerable whenever his first serve missed.
Nineteen unforced errors to just 11 winners reflected Gaubas’ inability to find consistent depth and placement against Auger-Aliassime’s court positioning. While his 74% first serve percentage was respectable, he couldn’t capitalize on those deliveries, winning just 69% of those points compared to the Canadian’s 91%.
Match Statistics
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | Stat | Vilius Gaubas |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Aces | 3 |
| 0 | Double Faults | 1 |
| 72% | 1st Serve % | 74% |
| 91% | 1st Serve Points Won | 69% |
| 77% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 38% |
| 2/6 | Break Points Won | 0/0 |
| 19 | Winners | 11 |
| 11 | Unforced Errors | 19 |
| 65 | Total Points Won | 42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Vilius Gaubas at Madrid 2026?
Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Vilius Gaubas 6-3, 6-4 in the Round of 64 at the 2026 Madrid Open on clay courts.
How many aces did Felix Auger-Aliassime hit against Vilius Gaubas in Madrid?
Auger-Aliassime fired seven aces without committing a double fault, compared to Gaubas’ three aces and one double fault.
What was Auger-Aliassime’s first serve winning percentage against Gaubas?
The Canadian won an exceptional 91% of his first serve points, far outpacing Gaubas’ 69% first serve points won.
Did Vilius Gaubas have any break point chances against Auger-Aliassime?
No, Gaubas failed to create a single break point opportunity in the entire match, while Auger-Aliassime converted two of six break chances.
What’s Next
Auger-Aliassime advances to the Round of 32, where he’ll face a yet-to-be-determined opponent. The Canadian will aim to build on this convincing performance as he pursues a return to the Madrid final, a stage he reached in 2024 before falling to Andrey Rublev.
