NEW YORK — As Félix Auger-Aliassime moves on to the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2021, don’t call him “Felix 2.0”.

He’s not reinvented as much as he is refreshed, healthy again, and with the passing of the years, more experienced and mature.

“It feels even better than the first time,” a beaming Auger-Aliassime said after a surprisingly undramatic 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win over No. 15 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia on Monday afternoon.

“At 21, I was kind of on my way up. Then, to have a few setbacks, injuries, struggles with confidence and to come back for a second time, it feels more deserved. And I’m soaking up every moment,” he added.

As with No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany, who he defeated in four sets Saturday night, Auger-Aliassime came into Monday's match with a

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