'I was seeing spots' - third seed Auger-Aliassime stunned in New York
Summary
Third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime lost unexpectedly in the second round of the US Open to Karen Khachanov, a player who was not seeded. Auger-Aliassime said he felt dizzy and unwell during the match, which affected his performance.Key Facts
- Felix Auger-Aliassime is ranked third in the men's singles at the US Open.
- He lost in four sets: 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to unseeded Karen Khachanov from Russia.
- Auger-Aliassime reported feeling dizziness and seeing spots during the match.
- The match took place in warm conditions, with temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F).
- Lorenzo Musetti, the 13th seed, also lost early, struggling with the heat.
- Novak Djokovic, the fourth seed and 24-time Grand Slam winner, was eliminated in the first round.
- Auger-Aliassime had reached the quarter-finals in Wimbledon and French Open earlier in the year.
- Khachanov expressed concern for Auger-Aliassime’s health and wished him a speedy recovery.
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