Félix Auger-Aliassime retires early in Shanghai

Félix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire from his quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud at the Shanghai Masters 1000 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while trailing 2-5 in the first set. Auger-Aliassime, the fourth seed, had previously consulted a physiotherapist due to discomfort in his knee.

Auger-Aliassime’s performance before the injury

The Canadian had won his first two matches in the tournament, including a three-set victory over Pablo Carreño Busta. His early exit comes at a critical time in the race for the ATP Finals in Turin, as he is currently ranked 15th in the Race.

Casper Ruud advances to quarterfinals

Casper Ruud advanced to the quarterfinals without completing the first set against Auger-Aliassime. This achievement marks Ruud as the 25th player since 1990 to reach the quarterfinals of each of the nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

Notable players on the list

The list includes notable players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Carlos Alcaraz. Two French players, Gaël Monfils and Richard Gasquet, have also accomplished this feat.