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Felix Auger-Aliassime says ‘it hurts too much’ as he retires suddenly at Shanghai Masters

Felix Auger-Aliassime has been forced to retire 35 minutes into his Shanghai Masters match.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:43 AM
Felix Auger-Aliassime says ‘it hurts too much’ as he retires suddenly at Shanghai Masters
Key Things to Know
  • Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his Shanghai Masters match saying his injured left knee hurt too much.
  • The fourth seed retired while trailing 2-5 against Casper Ruud after just 35 minutes of play.
  • Auger-Aliassime received heavy strapping during a medical timeout before having the bandages removed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his Shanghai Masters fourth-round match against Casper Ruud after suffering a left knee injury. The Canadian pulled up during the fourth game and told his player box that "it hurts too much" before retiring after 35 minutes of play.

Auger-Aliassime retired while trailing 2-5, 15-15 in the opening set following an awkward landing on his knee. Despite receiving heavy strapping during a medical timeout, he later had the bandages removed and decided he could not continue.

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