Auger-Aliassime beats Carreño Busta to set up Shanghai meeting with Ruud

Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 Shanghai Masters on October 12, beating Pablo Carreño Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in a match lasting about two hours.

The Canadian took the opening set before his Spanish opponent levelled the match. Auger-Aliassime then conceded only one game in the deciding set to secure his place in the last 16 of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

Match statistics published by Tennis Channel’s Tennis.com show Auger-Aliassime hit seven aces and converted four of nine break points. He held serve in 12 of his 13 service games, while Carreño Busta converted one of three break opportunities.

Auger-Aliassime will face Casper Ruud for a place in the quarterfinals. The Norwegian also won his third-round match on October 12, defeating American Learner Tien 6-4, 7-6 (7-3).