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Felix Auger-Aliassime

Canadian tennis player who reached the French Open quarter-finals and Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2026.

2026-05-282026-10-17

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … It preserved Djokovic's winning streak in Beijing, where he has won six titles.Earlier, Karen Khachanov swept aside second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in their first-round meeting. …

    Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … On the men's side, German Alexander Zverev, ranked No.2, the American Ben Shelton (4), Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (5), Italian Lorenzo Musetti (25) and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (33rd) have volunteered to join Djokovic on the new body. …

    Djokovic one of 12 members of player panel to meet with tennis majors
  5. Citizen Digital

    … "It's an amazing start to the tournament." Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime also advanced, defeating Australia's Rinky Hijikata 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. …

    Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Canada's second-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 in 90 minutes. …

    No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … ntegrity of our Masters 1000 events while remaining mindful of the realities players face." World number two Alexander Zverev -- this year's French Open champion and Wimbledon finalist -- is now expected to be the Montreal top seed, followed by Quebec native Felix Auger-Aliassime …

    Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters
  10. Citizen Digital

    … But the 39-year-old showed in his five-hour victory over third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime - the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history - that he can still compete with far younger players. …

    Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic after ending rival's Wimbledon bid
  11. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Novak Djokovic admitted even he was surprised by his ability to out-last Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic that ranked as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history. …

    'A nice surprise': Marathon man Djokovic revels in Wimbledon epic
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking on Court Philippe Chatrier after edging out Canadian fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime for a career-first Grand Slam semi-final berth, Cobolli said he "felt like this is the chance of my life". …

    Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis
  14. Citizen Digital

    Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot By AFP June 04, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Italy's Flavio Cobolli celebrates after winning against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime …

    Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot
  15. Citizen Digital

    … Wide-open men's draw World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime is the highest-ranked player left in the top half of the men's draw after the shock exit of Jannik Sinner and an early defeat for Ben Shelton. …

    Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
Sport

Djokovic defeats Borges in tense China Open opener

The News

Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round of the China Open, extending his unbeaten streak in Beijing to 30 matches and securing his first win since Wimbledon in July. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won six titles in Beijing, will face wildcard Bu Yunchaokete of China in the second round.

1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Djokovic defeats Borges in tense China Open opener

    Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round of the China Open, extending his unbeaten streak in Beijing to 30 matches and securing his first win since Wimbledon in July. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won six titles in Beijing, will face wildcard Bu Yunchaokete of China in the second round.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Djokovic, Rybakina lead 12-player advisory council with Grand Slams

    The four Grand Slam tournaments have confirmed the 12 members of a proposed advisory council to address player concerns, with Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina heading the list. The council was announced following player protests at the French Open and Wimbledon over revenue sharing, pensions, and player welfare.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Alcaraz returns from injury to win US Open first round

    Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, defeated Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month absence with a wrist injury. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Sabalenka reaches Cincinnati fourth round with dominant victory

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in 54 minutes to advance to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters, extending her winning streak to 45 consecutive victories at the Masters 1000 level.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters

    Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from next month's ATP Montreal Masters, with Sinner citing recovery needs after Wimbledon.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Sinner defeats Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-final, advances to final

    Jannik Sinner, the defending Wimbledon champion, defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-final on Friday and praised him as a "true inspiration." Sinner will face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime in longest Wimbledon quarter-final

    Novak Djokovic, 39, defeated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic lasting five hours and 15 minutes to reach the Wimbledon semi-final, the longest quarter-final in the tournament's history. Playing through a calf injury in sweltering heat, Djokovic won 7-6 (12/10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (10/4) to advance to face defending champion Jannik Sinner.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Zverev favourite for French Open after Sinner, Djokovic exits

    Alexander Zverev, the second seed, faces Jakub Mensik in Friday's French Open semi-finals as the odds-on favourite to win his maiden Grand Slam title following early exits by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Zverev has reached the last four dropping just one set and will meet either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in the final.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cobolli beats Auger-Aliassime to reach French Open semi-finals

    Italy's Flavio Cobolli defeated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals where he will face either Matteo Berrettini or Matteo Arnaldi, guaranteeing an Italian man in the final.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Sabalenka and Osaka face off in French Open night match

    Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will compete in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, with Sabalenka seeking a maiden Roland Garros title after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff, and Osaka advancing to the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Gauff's French Open title defence ends in third round

    Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austria's Anastasia Potapova. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both advanced to set up a last-16 clash.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Sinner, Sabalenka target French Open progression on Thursday

    Men's world number one Jannik Sinner and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to advance into the last 32 at Roland Garros. Sinner, who won all three clay-court Masters titles this season and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open final, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo on centre court Thursday.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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