Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime continues to have a strong run at the Los Cabos Open.

The Montreal native defeated Steve Johnson 6-4, 7-6 (3) to move on to the semifinals.

Auger-Aliassime hits 15 aces against Hernandez to advance to Los Cabos Open quarters

Canadian qualifier Rebecca Marino advanced to the quarter-finals of the Citi Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 win over Germany's Andrea Petkovic on Wednesday.

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns the ball during a victory over Mexico's Alex Hernandez at the Los Cabos Open in Mexico on Wednesday. (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA / AFP) (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Canada's Rebecca Marino defeats Venus Williams in 1st round of Citi Open

Venus Williams lost to Canadian Rebecca Marino on Monday in her return to singles play after nearly a year away, a defeat the seven-time Grand Slam champion chalked up to being rusty. Williams lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington in her first singles match since last August.

Rebecca Marino of Canada returns a shot to Venus Williams of the United States during Day 3 of the Citi Open in Washington, DC on Monday. Marino defeated Williams in three sets.

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Auger-Aliassime hit 17 aces to Johnson's four and broke the American on one of seven attempts.

Ranked ninth in the world and the second seed in the tournament, Auger-Aliassime defeated Mexico's Alex Hernandez on Wednesday after receiving a bye into the round of 16.

Auger-Aliassime powers past Johnson at Los Cabos Open

The Canadian had his serve and groundstrokes on point to move on to the semis.

The 21-year-old will next face Cameron Norrie&nbsp;on Friday for a spot in the final.

A win in the semifinals would pit Auger-Aliassime against either world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev or Miomir Kecmanovic, who will play against each other in the other semifinal match.

Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada celebrates a point during a quarter-final victory against Steve Johnson of the United States at the Los Cabos Open in San José del Cabo, Mexico on Thursday.

Canada's Auger-Aliassime defeats American Johnson en route to Los Cabos Open semis

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