Recent reports indicate that Felix Auger-Aliassime’s injury is not serious, and he is expected to return quickly at the Qatar Open in mid-February. The Canadian was forced to retire injured at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam while facing Andrea Vavassori.
The former world No. 6 arrived in excellent form, having already claimed two indoor hardcourt titles this season, the most recent just a week ago at the Open 13 Provence.
Auger-Aliassime held a 10-1 record in 2025 but was unable to finish his match against Vavassori, retiring with the score at 7-6(3), 4-6, allowing the Italian to advance to the second round.
Auger-Aliassime had battled through a tight final against Aleksandar Kovacevic, winning in a third-set tiebreak after two hours and 40 minutes on Sunday. With just three days of rest before stepping back on court in Rotterdam, his time on court seemed to take a toll, leading to a foot injury.
According to Canadian journalist Stephen Boughton, Auger-Aliassime’s injury is not concerning, and he is expected to be out for just four days. This means the 24-year-old will aim to maintain his strong start to the season with one final tournament before the Sunshine Double.
The Canadian will lose 50 ranking points after failing to defend his Rotterdam points from last year. However, he remains world No. 22 for now. Auger-Aliassime is set to return on February 17 and will be part of a stacked draw at the Doha Open, featuring six top-10 players, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.
Get well soon, Felix 😔
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 5, 2025
2022 champ Auger-Aliassime is forced to retire at one set all, sending Vavassori through to the second round#abnamroopen pic.twitter.com/6xepAQZC7s
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Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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