What happened to Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Swiss Indoors Basel?

Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire mid-match due to an injury, ending his quarter-final hopes at the tournament.

How did Auger-Aliassime's withdrawal affect his chances for the Nitto ATP Finals?

Auger-Aliassime's injury withdrawal jeopardized his chase for a spot in the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.

Who took advantage of Auger-Aliassime's retirement?

Jaume Munar of Spain capitalized on the early breaks and secured the win without dropping a set, advancing to the semi-finals of the Swiss Indoors Basel.

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Injury Ends Auger-Aliassime's Basel Run, Jeopardizes ATP Finals Bid

24 Oct

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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

Injury Ends Auger-Aliassime's Basel Run, Jeopardizes ATP Finals Bid

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.