Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime has settled into his partnership with former world No.3 Ivan Ljubicic, crediting the coach’s advice for his recent win over Pablo Carreno Busta at the Shanghai Masters. The Canadian now looks ahead to a fourth‑round showdown with 20th‑seed Casper Ruud, hoping to continue his resurgence after a mixed start to the season.
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime announced on Instagram that he has hired former world No.3 Ivan Ljubicic as his new coach. The move follows Auger-Aliassime’s split with longtime coach Frederic Fontang after a disappointing Wimbledon quarter‑final loss. Federer praised Ljubicic’s impact on his own career, adding weight to the coaching appointment.
Canadian No.6 Felix Auger‑Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the 2026 US Open by Karen Khachanov, later suggesting he may have suffered heatstroke during the match. He acknowledged the loss, vowed to move on, and turned his focus to the upcoming Davis Cup qualifying tie against France. The article also outlines his 2026 Grand Slam results and his role in Team Canada’s Davis Cup campaign.
Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a second‑round defeat at the US Open, losing to unseeded Karen Khachanov in four sets. The Canadian, a two‑time US Open finalist, was knocked out after a strong first set but could not recover, following the earlier exit of Novak Djokovic. Khachanov credited the win to his performance and suggested Auger‑Aliassime may have been dealing with physical issues.