US Open semifinalist Karen Khachanov continued his recent domination of Félix Auger-Aliassime when he beat the Canadian 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday in a first-round match at the China Open tennis tournament. Khachanov had the only service break of the opening set but was significantly helped by 11 unforced errors from his opponent. In the second set, Khachanov broke serve again in the third game and finalized the win by taking four consecutive points in the concluding game.
Recent Performance Context
- Khachanov previously reached the semifinals at the US Open in New York, where he lost to eventual tournament champion Alexander Zverev.
- Only ten days ago, Auger-Aliassime led Canada to a 3-1 victory over France in Quebec City, successfully securing a spot in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna, Italy, scheduled for November 24-29.
Djokovic Returns to Beijing
In a separate night match at the China Open, sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic was scheduled to face Nuno Borges. This marks the 39-year-old’s first appearance since his first-round loss at the US Open on August 31. Djokovic maintains a flawless 29-0 record at the China Open and has won the Beijing tournament six times, with his most recent title victory occurring in 2015.
