Auger-Aliassime Felix vs Hijikata Rinky preview
Felix Auger-Aliassime faces Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the 2026 ATP US Open, scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 22:45 UTC. This match marks the first career meeting between the two players. Auger-Aliassime enters the tournament following a semifinal appearance at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in 2025 and a Round of 16 finish at the Cincinnati Masters earlier this year. The Canadian has reached two Grand Slam quarterfinals in 2026 and holds a 32-15 record for the season.
Rinky Hijikata arrives at this opening round match after reaching the Round of 16 at the Winston-Salem Open and the Round of 32 at the Cincinnati Masters. While Hijikata previously reached the fourth round of the US Open in 2023, he exited in the first round of the tournament in 2025. This contest takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where Auger-Aliassime looks to build on his recent Grand Slam form against an opponent who has secured one Grand Slam match win throughout the 2026 season.