Felix Auger-Aliassime Retires Against Nuno Borges as No. 7 Seed
At the Australian Open, No. 7 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada retired during his first-round match against Portugal’s Nuno Borges. The match, which took place on a Monday, saw Borges leading with scores of 3-6, 6-4, and 6-4 after just over two hours of play.
Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Early Exit
After experiencing cramping at the start of the third set, Auger-Aliassime decided to retire to prevent further injury. “I’m OK, but I just started cramping at the start of the third set,” he stated. The 25-year-old felt it was challenging to remain competitive at this level and expressed frustration over the timing of his cramps, noting, “I can’t recall ever in my life (cramping) this early in a tournament, this early in a match.”
Other Matches and Highlights
In other notable first-round matches, three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev triumphed over Jesper De Jong with a score of 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (2). This win adds to Medvedev’s successful run in Australia, including a recent title in Brisbane.
Other results included:
- No. 19 seed Tommy Paul defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
- Reilly Opelka won his match, progressing to the next round.
- No. 13 seed Andrey Rublev also advanced.
- No. 6 seed Alex de Minaur secured a victory over Mackenzie McDonald, winning 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.
This match featured a local favorite, De Minaur, who played against McDonald, a lucky loser who replaced the injured Matteo Berrettini.
Conclusion
Felix Auger-Aliassime’s early retirement was a significant highlight of the day’s matches. As the tournament progresses, fans will be eager to see how other top players perform in the coming rounds.
