Auger-Aliassime Withdraws Metz Open, ATP Finals Qualification Jeopardized

Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew from the Moselle Open this week due to a left knee injury, a decision that risks his qualification for the ATP Finals in Turin. He had recently reached the final of the Paris Masters, losing to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, which propelled him to No. 8 in ATP rankings, just ahead of Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. Musetti is currently competing in the Hellenic Championship and must win to displace Auger-Aliassime for the final ATP Finals berth. Auger-Aliassime has had a strong season with three titles and a 48-22 record, including a semifinal appearance at the U.S. Open. During the Paris Masters semifinal, Auger-Aliassime displayed notable sportsmanship by cleaning up broken racket pieces from his opponent Alexander Bublik's mid-match meltdown, earning cheers from the crowd. This gesture highlighted Auger-Aliassime's character amid intense competition and pressure to secure his place in the year-end tournament.