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Felix Auger-Aliassime

Canadian tennis player who competed in 2026 French Open and Wimbledon Grand Slams, losing in quarter-finals of both tournaments.

2026-05-282026-09-02

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  1. September 2026
  2. 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
  3. August 2026
  4. 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
  5. July 2026
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. June 2026
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    With the men's side of the draw wide open following the shock early exits of top seed Jannik Sinner and 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime is now considered a prime contender to win his first Grand Slam.

    Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash
  15. Citizen Digital

    Felix Auger-Aliassime will hope to avoid another "roller-coaster" match like the one he endured in the first round when the fourth seed from Canada meets Argentina's Roman Andres Burruchaga.

    Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open

Yesterday

  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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