Karen Khachanov defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime in US Open second round
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Karen Khachanov defeated third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round of the US Open on Thursday. Khachanov overcame an initial set loss to win the match 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at Flushing Meadows. Auger-Aliassime finished the contest with 47 unforced errors, significantly higher than the 30 recorded by his opponent. The Canadian player recently returned to competition after a back injury forced his withdrawal from the Rogers Cup in Montreal. This exit follows the first-round elimination of 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic from the tournament. Khachanov, who reached the US Open semifinals in 2022, continues to the next round.
- •Karen Khachanov defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets on Thursday.
- •Final scores were 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in favor of Khachanov.
- •Auger-Aliassime committed 47 unforced errors during the second-round match.
- •The Canadian entered the tournament without a coach after parting with Frederic Fontang.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — US Open: No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime upset by Karen Khachanov in second round
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Third seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
- 7:28 PMBBC News — US Open: Felix Auger-Aliassime beaten by Karen Khachanov in second round - BBC
- 7:28 PMBBC Sport — Third seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
"Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of the US Open in four sets.But Auger-Aliassime, who appeared to give up quickly on some balls, was undone by a rash of unforced errors in the subsequent sets.
"Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.
"Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:01 PMUS Open: No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime upset by Karen Khachanov in second round
Auger-Aliassime said he was "dizzy and seeing spots" while playing after the match.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:28 PMThird seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.
- BBC NewsSep 3, 2026, 7:28 PMUS Open: Felix Auger-Aliassime beaten by Karen Khachanov in second round - BBC
Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 7:28 PMThird seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:55 PMAuger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of the US Open in four sets.But Auger-Aliassime, who appeared to give up quickly on some balls, was undone by a rash of unforced errors in the subsequent sets.
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