Second seed Auger-Aliassime out in Beijing first round
World No 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered another early exit to Russian Karen Khachanov at the China Open in the 6-3, 6-3 defeat.
Karen Khachanov defeated second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in straight sets at the China Open in Beijing, 6-3, 6-3. The fifth-ranked Canadian suffered another early exit to the Russian player. Khachanov, the world No 26, dominated the match, taking the first set in just 31 minutes. He kept his composure in the cold Beijing weather and broke Auger-Aliassime on the first match point.
Khachanov expressed that each match in Beijing is unique due to the different court, balls, and conditions. Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who is on a perfect 29-match winning streak, also began his China Open campaign by defeating Nuno Borges in the first round.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Second seed Auger-Aliassime out in Beijing first round nst.com.my
- Second seed Auger-Aliassime out in Beijing first round freemalaysiatoday.com
