Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was upset by Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open, with the Canadian saying he felt dizzy and was seeing spots.
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Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime has been knocked out of the US Open in the second round, losing to Russia’s Karen Khachanov, according to the BBC.
The result represents a significant upset at the tournament, with one of the highest-seeded players in the men’s draw exiting at an early stage.
Speaking after the match, Auger-Aliassime described struggling with his physical condition, saying he was “dizzy and seeing spots” during the contest, as reported by the BBC.
The comments point to health difficulties affecting the Canadian’s performance, though the sources provide no further detail on the cause or the specifics of the match.
Khachanov advances following the win, ending the run of the third seed in New York.
The BBC first reported the defeat on 3 September 2026, with Auger-Aliassime’s remarks about his condition emerging in follow-up coverage the same evening.
Why it matters
Upsets involving top seeds reshape the draw and open opportunities for other players to progress deeper into a Grand Slam. Auger-Aliassime's account of feeling dizzy also raises questions about player health during high-level competition.
Timeline
- 'I was seeing spots' – third seed Auger-Aliassime stunned in New York
BBC Sport: Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime says he was "dizzy and seeing spots" in a surprise second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open.
- Third seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
BBC Sport: Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.