Gabriela Dabrowski and Félix Auger-Aliassime win bronze medal in mixed doubles for Canada
Gabriela Dabrowski and Félix Auger-Aliassime won a historic bronze medal for Canada in mixed doubles at the Paris Games, defeating the Dutch pair 6-3, 7-6 (2). This marks Canada’s second Olympic tennis medal and the first in this category. Their partnership showcased skill, resilience, and pride for Canadian tennis.
In a thrilling and tightly contested match, Gabriela Dabrowski and Félix Auger-Aliassime secured a historic bronze medal for Canada in the mixed doubles event at the Paris Games. The Canadian duo defeated the Dutch pair of Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof with a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory, showcasing their determination and skill on the court.
From the opening games, Dabrowski and Auger-Aliassime displayed strong chemistry. In the first set, they broke Schuurs’ serve to move ahead 3-1, consolidating the advantage and closing it out 6-3 without major trouble. The Canadian pair maintained clear control, capitalizing on every opportunity to keep pressure on their opponents.
The second set proved far more competitive. The Canadians raced to a 3-0 lead, but the Dutch duo responded by leveling the score at 4-4 after breaking Dabrowski’s serve twice. The tension carried into a tiebreak, where Dabrowski and Auger-Aliassime struck first with an early mini-break and never allowed their rivals back into contention, sealing the match 7-6 (2).
A historic medal for Canada
This achievement carries significant weight for Canada, marking only the country’s second Olympic tennis medal and the first in mixed doubles. The last time Canada reached the podium in tennis was at Sydney 2000, when Daniel Nestor and Sébastien Lareau captured gold in men’s doubles.
Dabrowski, from Ottawa, and Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, proved to be a formidable partnership. Auger-Aliassime’s powerful serve and precise groundstrokes complemented Dabrowski’s tactical awareness and refined net play. Their triumph in Paris stands not only as a personal milestone, but also as a proud moment for Canadian tennis.
It was an especially demanding day for Auger-Aliassime, who had earlier competed in the men’s singles semifinals, falling to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. Despite that setback, he demonstrated remarkable resilience and recovery in the mixed doubles match, playing a decisive role in securing the victory.
At the final point, emotions ran high. “This is an incredible moment for us and for Canadian tennis. We’ve worked so hard to get here, and winning this medal is a dream come true,” Dabrowski said. Auger-Aliassime added, “I’m very proud of what we achieved today. It’s been an amazing experience and an honor to represent Canada on this stage.”
