Archive · 4 Sep 2026
US Open 2026: Auger-Aliassime Falls as Champions Advance
Several important tennis players competed at the US Open.
Felix Auger-Aliassime lost after feeling dizzy and seeing spots during his match.
Karen Khachanov won that match in four sets.
Alex de Minaur also lost, making the men’s tournament more open.
Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff all won and reached the third round.
Madison Keys made a big comeback after facing five match points.
Learner Tien beat Gael Monfils, who is 40 years old.
Novak Djokovic had already been eliminated in the first round.
Alexander Zverev remained one of the leading players in the men’s draw.
Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to Karen Khachanov in four sets after experiencing dizziness and seeing spots.
Alex de Minaur also exited, beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.
Former champions Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round.
Madison Keys saved five match points before defeating Anna Bondar in a deciding-set tiebreak.
Learner Tien defeated 40-year-old Gael Monfils, ending Monfils’s Grand Slam career.
- Who
- Felix Auger-Aliassime, Karen Khachanov, Alex de Minaur, Botic van de Zandschulp, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Learner Tien were among the main players involved.
- What
- Several seeds and notable players were eliminated, while three former women’s champions advanced to the third round.
- When
- Thursday during the 2026 US Open.
- Where
- The US Open, including matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.
- Why
- Players were competing to advance in the US Open; Auger-Aliassime said he struggled with dizziness and seeing spots during his loss.
- Auger-Aliassime result
- Lost to Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
- Auger-Aliassime statistics
- Committed 47 unforced errors and eight double faults.
- Other men’s upset
- Botic van de Zandschulp defeated sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.
- Women advancing
- Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff reached the third round.
- Madison Keys comeback
- Saved five match points before beating Anna Bondar in a deciding-set tiebreak.
- Teenage breakthrough
- Learner Tien beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.
- Earlier major upset
- Novak Djokovic had been eliminated in the first round.