Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire from his first-round match against an Italian qualifier at the ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam due to a toe injury. Auger-Aliassime, who had taken the first set 7-6 (3), decided to withdraw after losing the second set 6-4.
In a social media post, Auger-Aliassime explained, “I experienced a toe problem at practice Tuesday and it bothered me again during the match. I’ll have it taken care of this week. I’m sad to leave a tournament that I love early, but I hope to be fresh and ready to go for Doha coming up.”
The 23rd-ranked player was coming off a title last week in Montpellier, France, his seventh career ATP Tour title and second this season. His early exit from the Rotterdam Open was a disappointment for both him and his fans.
Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2025
Ranked no.23, the Canadian played his last match on the 5th of February when he had to retire when playing against world no.317 Andrea Vavassori in the 1st round and the scoreline was 6-7(3) 6-4 .
Until now, during this year Felix owns a 10-3 win-loss record. Auger-Aliassime has won 2 titles in 2025 in Adelaide and Montpellier.
He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) on the 24th of February.
