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Auger-Aliassime Battles Dizziness in US Open Exit
5 Sep
Summary
- Auger-Aliassime withdrew due to dizziness and vision problems.
- Khachanov advanced after Auger-Aliassime made 47 unforced errors.
- Several top seeds, including Djokovic and de Minaur, were also eliminated.
Karen Khachanov eliminated Felix Auger-Aliassime from the US Open, with the Canadian player reporting symptoms of dizziness and blurred vision. Auger-Aliassime described experiencing "dizzy and seeing spots," which significantly impacted his performance, leading to 47 unforced errors and a difficult serve in their match. Khachanov, a 2022 semi-finalist, expressed happiness with his win, acknowledging that physical issues are part of the sport.
This match marks another significant upset in the men's singles, following Novak Djokovic's earlier exit. Additionally, sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur was defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp, further altering the expected path to the title. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka all secured their places in the third round of the women's singles. Gauff achieved a notable victory over Paula Badosa, Swiatek dominated her match, and Osaka overcame a mid-match slump to advance.
In other women's matches, Madison Keys saved five match points to stage a remarkable comeback against Anna Bondar. Learner Tien ended Gael Monfils's Grand Slam career in a generational clash. The ongoing tournament continues to deliver surprises and showcase compelling performances from top players.
