Is this Auger-Aliassime's first time reaching the fourth round at the French Open?

Yes. Auger-Aliassime's victory over Nakashima marked the first time the fourth-seeded Canadian has advanced past the third round at Roland-Garros.

Who does Auger-Aliassime face next?

His fourth-round opponent is unseeded Alejandro Tabilo of Argentina.

How far did Mboko advance at the French Open?

Mboko reached the third round before losing to Madison Keys. She defeated Nikola Bartunkova 6-1, 6-2 in the first round and Katerina Siniakova 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round.

Auger-Aliassime reaches French Open fourth round; Mboko exits

Darren Leung

ATP, WTA, rankings

Published May 26, 2026Last updated June 3, 2026

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Félix Auger-Aliassime, the fourth seed from Montreal, defeated No. 31 Brandon Nakashima 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(4), 7-6(1) to reach the French Open fourth round for the first time in his career. Victoria Mboko, the ninth-seeded Canadian, fell to American Madison Keys 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in the third round.

Key facts

Félix Auger-Aliassime, the fourth seed from Montreal, defeated Brandon Nakashima 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(4), 7-6(1) to reach the French Open fourth round for the first time in his career. (source)
The match between Auger-Aliassime and Nakashima lasted three hours 48 minutes and ended well after midnight at Roland-Garros. (source)
Victoria Mboko, the ninth-seeded Canadian from Burlington, Ontario, lost to Madison Keys 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in the third round. (source)
Mboko defeated Katerina Siniakova 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round to advance to the round of 32. (source)
Mboko reached the final of the Strasbourg International tournament the week before the French Open, boosting her confidence entering Roland-Garros. (source)

Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, marking the deepest run of his career at the clay-court Grand Slam. The fourth-seeded Canadian from Montreal defeated No. 31 Brandon Nakashima 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(4), 7-6(1) in a match that lasted three hours 48 minutes and ended well after midnight at Roland-Garros.

Why this matters for Auger-Aliassime

Auger-Aliassime has never advanced past the fourth round at the French Open before, according to reporting from The Canadian Press. His next opponent is unseeded Alejandro Tabilo of Argentina.

Mboko's run ends in third round

Victoria Mboko, the ninth-seeded Canadian from Burlington, Ontario, was eliminated in the third round by No. 19 seed Madison Keys of the United States. Keys won 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in a match lasting two-and-a-half hours. Mboko trailed 4-2 in the third set but fought back to 5-5 before being broken by Keys when serving to force a tiebreaker.

Mboko's path to the third round

The 19-year-old had advanced to the second round by defeating Nikola Bartunkova of Czechia 6-1, 6-2 in 69 minutes, then defeated Katerina Siniakova 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the round of 32. Mboko was making her second appearance at Roland-Garros after reaching the third round in her debut the previous year. She arrived at the tournament with momentum from reaching the final of the Strasbourg International the week prior.

Sources

Medicine Hat News: Mboko cruises into second round at French Open, Shapovalov eliminated. The Canadian Press, 2026-05-26.
Sportsnet: French Open Highlights: Mboko def. Siniakova in three sets. 2026-05-28.
Lethbridge News Now: Canada's Auger-Aliassime advances, Mboko ousted at French Open. The Canadian Press, 2026-05-30.

Reported from public sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Auger-Aliassime's first time reaching the fourth round at the French Open?: Yes. Auger-Aliassime's victory over Nakashima marked the first time the fourth-seeded Canadian has advanced past the third round at Roland-Garros.
Who does Auger-Aliassime face next?: His fourth-round opponent is unseeded Alejandro Tabilo of Argentina.
How far did Mboko advance at the French Open?: Mboko reached the third round before losing to Madison Keys. She defeated Nikola Bartunkova 6-1, 6-2 in the first round and Katerina Siniakova 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round.