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Felix Auger-Aliassime health concerns at US Open

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During the US Open, unseeded Russian player Karen Khachanov defeated third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round. Although the Canadian player won the first set, Khachanov won the subsequent three sets to secure the victory with a score of 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Following the match, Auger-Aliassime reported experiencing unusual physical distress, stating he felt “dizzy and seeing spots” during play. He noted that these symptoms were distinct from typical fatigue or cramps and indicated a need for medical examinations to determine the cause of the sudden dizziness and visual disturbances. He further remarked, “I was dizzy, seeing spots, and couldn't recover.” Auger-Aliassime has expressed a need for medical testing to identify the cause of this distress, noting that he initially hoped the symptoms were a temporary reaction to dehydration or heat. He emphasized the unprecedented nature of the incident, stating, “I had never felt like this before.”

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