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Injury Ends Auger-Aliassime's Basel Run, Jeopardizes ATP Finals Bid
24 Oct
Summary
- Auger-Aliassime retires mid-match at Swiss Indoors Basel
- Injury withdrawal ends his quarter-final hopes
- Jeopardizes his chase for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin
In a dramatic turn of events at the Swiss Indoors Basel on October 21st, 2025, Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire mid-match, handing a straightforward path to the semi-finals to his opponent, Jaume Munar of Spain.
Throughout the set, the 25-year-old Auger-Aliassime had been pausing to stretch his back, visibly grimacing during points. What started as a minor issue escalated, ultimately forcing him to prioritize his health over the competition.
Munar, staying composed, capitalized on the early breaks and secured the win without dropping a set in the completed play. Now in the semi-finals, the 27-year-old Spaniard faces a golden opportunity, as a title here would skyrocket his ranking and earnings.
Auger-Aliassime's injury withdrawal not only ended his quarter-final hopes but also jeopardized his chase for the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. With Lorenzo Musetti also battling in the quarter-finals in Vienna, the pressure is mounting on the Canadian to secure his spot in the season-ending tournament.
