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Auger-Aliassime reaches Shanghai fourth round under new coach Ljubicic
Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime has reached the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters in China.
He beat Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, following advice from his new coach, Ivan Ljubicic.
Ljubicic told him to step forward, take control from the first shots and avoid letting Carreno Busta settle into repeated rally patterns.
Auger-Aliassime changed coaches after Wimbledon, ending his partnership with Frederic Fontang.
The win follows disappointing results at the US Open and China Open, and comes after he also won his first two matches in Shanghai.
His next opponent is 20th seed Casper Ruud, whom he has beaten in their last four meetings.
The winner will face either Rafael Jodar or Botic van de Zandschulp.
Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters under new coach Ivan Ljubicic.
He beat Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to advance.
Auger-Aliassime said Ljubicic had urged him to step in, dictate rallies early and avoid giving Carreno Busta rhythm.
He is set to face 20th seed Casper Ruud next, on Wednesday, October 14.
- Who
- Felix Auger-Aliassime and his new coach, Ivan Ljubicic.
- What
- Auger-Aliassime reached the Shanghai Masters fourth round after beating Pablo Carreno Busta.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026. Auger-Aliassime is due to play Casper Ruud on October 14.
- Where
- The Shanghai Masters in Shanghai, China.
- Why
- Ljubicic advised him to dictate rallies early and avoid giving Carreno Busta rhythm.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Auger-Aliassime split with his long-term coach Frederic Fontang.
Auger-Aliassime announced Ivan Ljubicic as his new coach.
Auger-Aliassime beat Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 and reached the fourth round.
Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to play Casper Ruud.
- Player
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- New coach
- Ivan Ljubicic
- Shanghai opponent defeated
- Pablo Carreno Busta
- Match score
- 6-3, 4-6, 6-1
- Next opponent
- 20th seed Casper Ruud
- Next match date
- Wednesday, October 14
What people are saying
Overall, it was to not give him any rhythm. I think that was the last message from the coach was just to try to step in, try to dictate the rallies from the first shots, and not get into too many rallies where we just follow the same patterns.
I expect a tough one. He’s one of those guys, when he’s locked in, he barely misses, and can hit huge off the forehand, so it’s going to be a good matchup.
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