Félix Auger-Aliassime out in first round of China Open
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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In brief
In a stunning upset at the China Open, second-seeded Canadian tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the opening round by Russia's Karen Khachanov. The decisive match saw Khachanov dominate with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory, marking an early tournament exit for the top-ranked North American competitor. This unexpected defeat raises questions about Auger-Aliassime's form heading into the critical final stretch of the professional tennis season.
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Félix Auger-Aliassime out in first round of China Open
Auger-Aliassime, who was the second seed in the tournament, fell 6-3, 6-3 to Russian Karen Khachanov
