Felix Auger-Aliassime Eliminated in Japan Open First Round by Yoshihito Nishioka

The Canadian tennis star lost in a closely contested three-hour match despite leading in aces and total points.

Felix Auger-Aliassime lost 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (5) to Yoshihito Nishioka in the Japan Open's first round.
The match, held at Ariake Tennis Park, lasted three hours and twelve minutes.
Auger-Aliassime hit 12 aces compared to Nishioka's four and led in total points won (119-117).
Ranked 21st in the world, Auger-Aliassime had previously defeated Nishioka in four of their six prior meetings.
Nishioka, a wild-card entry ranked 59th, will face the winner of the match between Holger Rune and Alejandro Tabilo.