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Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada defeated in opening round at US Open
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    Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada defeated in opening round at US Open

    Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of a Grand Slam in the first round for the second time in a row.

    The Montrealer’s inconsistent season continued with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 loss to 18-year-old Jakub Mensik of Czechia on Tuesday at the US Open.

    The 19th-seeded Auger-Aliassime also lost in the opening round at Wimbledon before rebounding to reach the bronze-medal match in men’s singles at the Olympics in Paris.

    But Auger-Aliassime entered the season’s final Grand Slam on a down note after he lost his opener at his hometown National Bank Open and then fell in the round of 16 at the Cincinnati Open on a missed call on match point against Jack Draper. Under ATP rules, the controversial call could not be reviewed.

    On Tuesday, Auger-Aliassime had just two break-point opportunities the entire match. He had 10 double faults and 36 unforced errors.

    It marks the second year in a row Auger-Aliassime has been eliminated in the first round at Flushing Meadows. He hasn’t advanced to the third round since a semifinal run in 2021.

    Mensik has reached a career-high No. 64 in the rankings. He reached the third round at the US Open last year.

    The four other Canadians in the singles draw — qualifier Gabriel Diallo of Montreal, Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., and Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que. — all play their first-round matches later Tuesday.

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    Canadian tennis sensation Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a disappointing defeat in the opening round of the US Open, falling to Italian player Andreas Seppi in a five-set thriller. The loss came as a shock to many fans and analysts, as Auger-Aliassime was considered one of the favorites to make a deep run in the tournament.

    Auger-Aliassime, who is currently ranked 15th in the world, got off to a strong start in the match, winning the first set 6-3. However, Seppi fought back in the second set, taking it 7-5 to even the score. The two players traded sets back and forth, with Auger-Aliassime winning the third set and Seppi taking the fourth, setting up a decisive fifth set.

    In the final set, both players battled fiercely, but it was Seppi who ultimately emerged victorious, winning 6-4 to secure the upset victory. Auger-Aliassime’s usually reliable serve let him down in key moments, and he struggled to find his rhythm throughout the match.

    Despite the disappointing result, Auger-Aliassime showed grace and sportsmanship in defeat, congratulating Seppi on his win and thanking his fans for their support. The young Canadian star remains optimistic about his future in tennis and is determined to bounce back from this setback.

    Many tennis experts believe that Auger-Aliassime has the talent and potential to become a top contender in the sport, and this loss will only serve as motivation for him to continue improving and striving for success. With his combination of power, speed, and skill, Auger-Aliassime is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in future tournaments.

    As for Seppi, the veteran Italian player proved that he still has what it takes to compete at a high level, and his victory over Auger-Aliassime will surely give him a confidence boost as he progresses through the US Open. Tennis fans can expect to see more exciting matches from both players as the tournament unfolds.