Auger-Aliassime crashes out of Beijing Open in first round

The Canadian suffered a convincing 6-3, 6-3 defeat at the hands of Khachanov, marking another disappointing early exit for the top-ranked player at the Beijing tournament. Auger-Aliassime struggled to find his rhythm against his opponent, who controlled much of the match with consistent play.

The loss adds to what has been a challenging period for the 23-year-old, who has faced difficulty translating his high ranking into tournament success. Despite holding a position among the world's elite, Auger-Aliassime has seen several tournaments end unexpectedly in recent months.

Khachanov advanced to the second round with the convincing victory, demonstrating strong form as the tournament progresses. The Russian's performance underscored the unpredictability of tennis at the professional level, where ranking alone does not guarantee advancement.

The China Open continues with remaining first-round matches scheduled to conclude in the coming days.