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Auger-Aliassime Advances with Opening-Round Win at U.S. Open
- On Monday night, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Rinky Hijikata 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in their first-ever meeting at the U.S. Open in New York.
- Reflecting on their history, Auger-Aliassime noted "We've known each other since we were like 10 years old," though the Montreal native entered as the third-ranked favorite at the tournament.
- After enduring a 55-minute rain delay, Auger-Aliassime completed the three-hour-and-19-minute match with 17 aces and 48 winners, converting 18 of 22 service games.
- Advancing to the next stage, Auger-Aliassime will face Russian Karen Khachanov, who defeated Argentina's Roman Burruchaga in three straight sets.
- With Novak Djokovic eliminated from the tournament, Auger-Aliassime has a promising path to the title after reaching two Grand Slam quarterfinals in 2026.
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No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime has had a tough but successful start to this year's US Open. The Canadian tennis player overcame the resistance of Australian Rinki Hijikata 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a first-round match marked by a number of tests and interruptions.
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