The Canadian was only one set away from losing the match but a comeback could never be ruled out, especially for a top-10 seeded player. Auger-Aliassime was absolutely desolate about the injury but vowed to never let it happen again.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, top-10 seed at Australian Open, gives walkover to Borges as he didn't want to be 'punching bag'

The two-time major winner edged past Russia-born Kamilla Rakhimova of Uzbekistan 6-2, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, with the sun beating down hard.

Australian Open 2026, Day 2: USA’s Coco Gauff begins title quest with straight-set win

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Felix Auger-Aliassime, top-10 seed at Australian Open, gives walkover to Borges as he didn't want to be 'punching bag'

Australian Open 2026, Day 2: Coco Gauff begins title quest with straight-set win