Alexander Zverev Exits US Open After Defeat to Felix Auger-Aliassime

In a surprising upset, Alexander Zverev has been eliminated from the US Open after a hard-fought match against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Despite starting strong, Zverev couldn't maintain his lead, and Auger-Aliassime capitalized on the opportunity to secure a victory. This loss is particularly disappointing for Zverev, who has consistently performed well at this tournament in previous years. Auger-Aliassime, on the other hand, is now looking ahead to his next challenge as he aims for his first Grand Slam title. Read on to find out more about this thrilling match and what it means for both players.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 31, 2025, 11:07 IST

Zverev's Surprising Exit from the US Open

In a stunning turn of events, third seed Alexander Zverev has been knocked out of the US Open, losing in the third round to Canada's 25th seed, Felix Auger-Aliassime. The German player, who was the runner-up in the 2020 US Open, began the match strongly, winning the first set and even holding a set point in the second. However, Auger-Aliassime maintained his composure during a tense tie-break, ultimately reversing the match's momentum to win 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, 6-4 after nearly four hours of play.

Following his victory, Auger-Aliassime expressed his excitement, stating, "This feels good. I’ve been coming here since 2018. I’m still young, it’s been a few years but I’m working my way." He acknowledged the significance of the win, saying, "The tournament’s still going, the job’s not done but this means a lot to me."

This defeat marks a significant disappointment for Zverev, who had consistently reached the second week at Flushing Meadows since 2018. It also follows a disappointing performance at Wimbledon last month, where he exited in the first round, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit in six years.

For Auger-Aliassime, this victory is a strong statement as he aims for his first Grand Slam title. His previous best performance at a major was reaching the semi-finals in 2021 at the US Open. He is now set to face 15th-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev in a crucial fourth-round match on Monday.