# Casper Ruud advances to Shanghai Masters quarters as Felix Auger-Aliassime retires injured

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- Published: 2026-10-15T09:22:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T17:26:13+00:00
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- Section: Ténis
- Tags: ATP Masters 1000, Casper Ruud, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Rafael Jódar, Shanghai Masters, tennis

## Key points

- Casper Ruud reached the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals after Felix Auger-Aliassime retired injured in their fourth-round match.
- Auger-Aliassime hurt his knee while serving in the second set and retired at 2-5, with the score 15-15 in that game.
- Ruud's next opponent is Rafael Jodar, whom he has never faced in official competition, though they practised together at the Laver Cup.

## Article

Casper Ruud advances to Shanghai Masters quarter-finals as Felix Auger-Aliassime is forced to retire with knee injury, six months after Ruud’s own withdrawal

Casper Ruud secured a controversial passage to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters after Felix Auger-Aliassime retired injured just 35 minutes into their fourth-round clash. The Canadian, seeded fourth, suffered a knee issue early in the match, abruptly ending a contest neither player wanted to conclude prematurely. Ruud’s progression marks his first quarter-final appearance at the Shanghai Masters and completes his milestone of reaching at least the last eight in all nine ATP Masters 1000 events.

The match unravelled swiftly when Auger-Aliassime appeared to twist his knee while serving at 1-2 in the second set. The injury forced him to lose five straight points and ultimately his service game. After medical intervention and strapping, the Canadian determined he could not continue, retiring at 2-5 in the second set with the score tied 15-15 in the game. The unexpected finish denied both players the chance to settle the match on court, handing Ruud an unorthodox victory.

Ruud reflected on the moment he suspected something was amiss with his opponent. “It seemed to me that he maybe twisted his knee in the fourth game of the match,” Ruud said. “He came to the net, and I didn’t see it clearly because I was focused on the ball, but it looked like he stumbled with a wrong step. From that moment, it was clear he was in a lot of pain, which is very unfortunate.” The Norwegian expressed sympathy for Auger-Aliassime’s plight, recalling his own similar experience earlier this season.

In April at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Ruud himself withdrew against Auger-Aliassime due to a calf injury while trailing 7-5, 2-2. “I’m very sorry for him because it’s a big match for both of us,” Ruud said. “I know what kind of player and person he is — a very nice person — so you don’t wish this for anybody. I hope he has a speedy recovery.”

Ruud’s next opponent is rising Spanish talent Rafael Jodar, who has reached his fourth Masters 1000 quarter-final this season. The two have never met in official competition but practiced together at this year’s Laver Cup representing Team Europe. “We are both in the same situation, we haven’t played each other before, so it’s hard to know what to expect,” Ruud commented. “But we will both do our best to come out on top. I’m sure it will be a good match if we both play well.” He also praised Jodar as a promising young player, eager to test himself against the Spaniard on such a big stage.

Ruud’s advancement, despite the unfortunate circumstances, keeps his momentum alive in Shanghai and adds a key chapter to his Masters 1000 campaign. As he targets a deeper run in the tournament, the Norwegian will seek to turn adversity into opportunity against a formidable and unfamiliar foe.