Australian Open
Auger-Aliassime retires at the Australian Open, Borges continues
The Canadian stops at the beginning of the fourth set
January 19, 2026
Felix Auger-Aliassime plays Nuno Borges in Melbourne on Monday before cutting two sets to one.
By ATP staff
Seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire from his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday due to an injury. Portugal’s Nuno Borges led 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 when the Canadian could not continue.
The 25-year-old Auger-Aliassime reached the semi-finals of the US Open last year and was looking to start the 2026 big season in similar form. But apparently struggling with a left upper leg injury, Auger-Aliassime called a medical timeout late in the third set and received further treatment before the start of the fourth set. After playing two points in the fourth set, Auger-Aliassime retired.
“I feel for him,” Borges said of Auger-Aliassime. “I know how he feels when he struggles physically and it’s part of tennis. I hope he gets better soon and gets back to his best level.”
“Anyway, it’s a great win for me. I thought I competed well. If he was 100 percent it might have been a different score, but I’m very happy to get through this and get another chance on Wednesday.”
Borges, who reached the fourth round in Melbourne in 2024, will next meet Juan Manuel Cerundolo or Aussie wild card Jordan Thompson. The 28-year-old Borges reached the third round last year before beating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets.
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