Ailing Felix Auger-Aliassime Exits US Open; Swiatek, Osaka, Gauff Advance

Third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime lost in the second round of the 2026 US Open due to illness.

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Third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the 2026 US Open in four sets. ^[1] Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 US Open on September 4, 2026. ^[2] Felix Auger-Aliassime reported feeling dizzy and seeing spots while playing during his match. ^[3] Sabalenka stated during the press conference that she asked people not to smoke around the tennis courts because it is tricky to handle the smell while trying to compete at her best. ^[4] Sabalenka walked to the chair umpire during the first set to complain that someone was smoking weed nearby because the smell was so strong. ^[5] Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the 2026 US Open. ^[6] Sabalenka confirmed she is typically most comfortable at the US Open and will face Taylor Townsend in the next round. ^[7]

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Third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the 2026 US Open in four sets. · Yahoo! Sports

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 US Open on September 4, 2026. · Awful Announcing

Felix Auger-Aliassime reported feeling dizzy and seeing spots while playing during his match. · Yahoo! Sports

Sabalenka stated during the press conference that she asked people not to smoke around the tennis courts because it is tricky to handle the smell while trying to compete at her best. · Awful Announcing

Sabalenka walked to the chair umpire during the first set to complain that someone was smoking weed nearby because the smell was so strong. · Awful Announcing

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the 2026 US Open. · Yahoo! Sports

Sabalenka confirmed she is typically most comfortable at the US Open and will face Taylor Townsend in the next round. · Awful Announcing

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