Felix Auger Aliassime is a Canadian teenage tennis player. I knew my level was there to win a tournament like this. 5:00. [30] After his win, he became the youngest player to break the top 200 since Rafael Nadal in December 2002 and the second-youngest to win multiple ATP Challenger titles, standing behind only Richard Gasquet. He fell in the quarter-finals at Junior Wimbledon – he instead watched his close friend Shapovalov win the boys' title. [25], In January, Auger-Aliassime reached the final of the ITF Futures in Plantation, but lost to Roberto Cid Subervi in three sets. 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Auger-Aliassime began working with Guillaume Marx, the training centre's coordinator who also helped guide Raonic during his Montreal days. But the disappointment that would come from the Junior French Open final a few months later seemed to put Auger-Aliassime off his game. [44] Auger-Aliassime lost in the semifinals to Feliciano López.[45]. 574 Jean-Yves Aubone. "It was obviously really heartbreaking and I had nightmares about [the loss at Roland Garros], so going through here, I was really motivated," Auger-Aliassime said on a conference call from New York. 67 in the world – who was veteran of nine Davis Cup ties. "But he turned it around after playing poorly for a couple of rounds in New York. Madrid 2012 Finale - Roger Federer vs Tomas Berdych - … He started playing tennis at 4 and trained at the Club Avantage as a member of the Académie de Tennis Hérisset-Bordeleau in Quebec City. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. Auger-Aliassime made it to the second round where he was defeated by Rafael Nadal in straight sets. Start Time 10:00 (UK time), Tue, 11th February 2020. Click here to subscribe. [34] In April, Auger-Aliassime was awarded a wildcard for the Monte-Carlo Masters where he lost his opener in three sets to world No. Félix Auger-Aliassime discute de son émouvant US Open et ses accomplissements de la saison 2018 - Duration: 3:40. June 5, 2016. Félix Auger-Aliassime (French pronunciation: [feliks oʒe aljasim]; born August 8, 2000) is a Canadian professional tennis player. The stands were mostly quiet on this occasion, as most fans were across the grounds watching Stan Wawrinka upset Novak Djokovic in the senior men's final. The speedy, athletic, hard-hitting youngster has been knocking on the door of a Junior Slam title for a while, but he needed to let go of what happened a few months ago in Paris. He remained really mentally strong the whole time, and it was big for him to finish like that.". I learned not to think too much ahead. Before he turned 15, Auger-Aliassime won three matches at the Challenger Banque Nationale in Drummondville, Que., advancing through the qualifying draw and becoming the youngest player ever to win a match at the Challenger level on the ATP Tour. [10] In late August 2015, he won his first junior G1 title with a victory over compatriot Denis Shapovalov in College Park. Readers can also interact with The Globe on Facebook and Twitter . US Open: W (2015), In March 2015 at the Challenger Banque Nationale de Drummondville, Auger-Aliassime became the youngest player in history to qualify for an ATP Challenger main draw at 14-and-a-half-year-old. Open Sud de France 2020: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert, preview and prediction 228 d ago ATP Open Sud de France 2020: Day 4, Schedule, Preview, Prediction and Order of Play Then in the Round of 16, he lost in straight sets to the second seed Dominic Thiem of Austria. [7] He has been a member of Tennis Canada's National Training Centre in Montreal since the fall of 2014. He won his opening round in straight sets over world No. Those who know Félix Auger-Aliassime weren't surprised to see him win the Junior U.S. Open. [23] In November 2016, he won his first professional title with a victory over Juan Manuel Benitez Chavarriaga at the ITF Futures in Birmingham. Auger-Aliassime made the final of the Junior French Open in June. Guccione stood 6-foot-8 and fired massive serves at the boy, but Auger-Aliassime won 0-6, 6-3, 6-4. [16] At the US Open in September 2016, he won the boys' single title with a straight-sets victory over Miomir Kecmanović. 145 Yoshihito Nishioka in three sets in the quarterfinals. 1 in boldface. Félix Auger-Aliassime, at only 14, is Canada’s latest tennis phenom. The 16-year-old became just the fourth Canadian ever, and the youngest, to win a junior Grand Slam singles title when he was crowned the boys champion on Sunday in New York, beating Serbian 17-year-old Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-3, 6-0. "I'll think about it with my coaches and my team," said Auger-Aliassime. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. [36][37] In August, Auger-Aliassime received a wild card to compete in the main draw of the 2018 Rogers Cup. [46], Felix is an all-court tennis player. "We will take our time to decide what we'll do next season.". [5] He has an older sister Malika who also plays tennis. Stay updated with top tennis stories, match highlights, detailed analysis and much more. In 2012, he won the Open Super 12 in Auray, France, an event for world-class players aged 12 and under – one where Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray also won as kids. [13] In December 2015 at the Eddie Herr International Tennis Championship, he won his second G1 singles title after defeating Alex De Minaur in the final. Language: English In the first round he has defeated Lucas Pouille (6–4, 6–3) and in the second round he was defeated by Daniil Medvedev (3–6, 6–4, 7–6). 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[21] After his run to the quarterfinals, Auger-Aliassime became the youngest player ever to break the top 800 on the ATP rankings at No. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. against countryman Denis Shapovalov after suffering from heart palpitations brought on by extreme heat. 433 Fritz Wolmarans to do so. [32] Auger-Aliassime also made his debut in an ATP main draw at the Rotterdam Open, losing in three sets to world No. [27] The next week, he advanced to the semifinals of the ATP Challenger 75K in Drummondville with a win over world No. But Auger-Aliassime's parents, who had driven from Quebec, were among the few there cheering. Here at oddstips.co.uk, we understand that gambling can become an addiction that can cause great harm if not controlled. [47] His favourite shot is the forehand and his favourite tournament is the Rogers Cup.[48]. He plans to play events on the ITF Futures and ATP Challenger Tours, but isn't sure if he will play any more junior competitions. Lundi, Auger-Aliassime a vaincu Luca Vanni, également de l’Italie, 4-6, 6-4 et 6-1. Thank you for your patience. 749. The Montreal teen has been grabbing tennis fans' attention for years already. Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Andrey Rublev Highlights - Croatian Open 2018 (FHD 1080p 60 fps) - Duration: 11:01. [43] In quarterfinals, he recorded his second win against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Maybe last time, when I won the first set, I thought it was done. Last time, it was a question of bad luck. He was then defeated by Benoit Paire in straight sets. 55 Mischa Zverev. Tennis Canada 2,684 views. In the final he was defeated by Matteo Berrettini, despite having set points to win the second set. For help regarding a gambling addiction, or more information on the subject, please visit: www.begambleaware.org. [40] At his next tournament in São Paulo, Auger-Aliassime lost to Đere again - this time in the quarterfinals. SR=strike rate (events won/competed). His father Sam Aliassime is from Togo and his mother Marie Auger from the province of Quebec. Wimbledon: F (2016) Read our, I'm a print subscriber, link to my account, Avoid the use of toxic and offensive language. Full details can be found on our. US Open: W (2016), Australian Open: 1R (2016) The Canadian's crushing disappointment after the loss was so heart-wrenching that it compelled a special spectator to jump down and console him: Yannick Noah, the French Davis Cup captain, former top-10 player and winner of the 1983 French Open. 3:40. [6] In 2012, he won the Open Super Auray in the age 11 to 12 category. 2 on June 6, 2016. Scroll down for our fixed odds betting tip. In the Mercedes Cup he made it to his third final, by defeating experienced players like Ernests Gulbis, Gilles Simon, and Dustin Brown. 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[28] In June at the Open Sopra Steria de Lyon, Auger-Aliassime captured his maiden ATP Challenger, becoming the first 16-year-old to win a Challenger singles title since Bernard Tomic in 2009 at the Maccabi Men's Challenger and the seventh-youngest in history. His favourite surface is clay. 17 on October 14, 2019 and a career high ITF junior ranking of No. He reached a career high ATP singles ranking of No. Félix Auger-Aliassime (French pronunciation: ​[feliks oʒe aljasim];[4] born August 8, 2000) is a Canadian professional tennis player. 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The 6-foot-1, 155-pound teen is currently ranked No. Auger-Aliassime's match record against those who have been ranked in the top 10, with those who have been No. By age 9, Tennis Canada had him in its National Junior Training Program in Montreal – a part-time program for promising youngsters. 10 in the ATP Rankings at that time) in straight sets in the second round. This channel was generated automatically by YouTube's video discovery system. This page was last edited on 28 September 2020, at 15:12. [20] He was stopped by world No. As a junior, he compiled a singles win/loss record of 79–19. He, however, was forced to withdraw before playing his first-round match due to an abdominal strain. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. He reached a career high ATP singles ranking of No. Event This tennis match features Felix Auger Aliassime playing against Jan-Lennard Struff (ATP Rotterdam). Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. [15] In July 2016 at Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals in singles and to the final in doubles with Denis Shapovalov. One of the matches was against Chris Guccione, a 29-year-old Australian – once ranked No. He defeated compatriot Jack Mingjie Lin, former world No. Tennis TV 141,939 views. He was defeated in the next round by another compatriot Milos Raonic. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. [19] In the next round, he scored an upset over world No. Auger-Aliassime was born in Montreal and raised in L'Ancienne-Lorette, a suburb of Quebec City. 205 Darian King in straight sets. This time, he was falling to the ground in celebration after finally being declared a junior Grand Slam champion. [31], In February in Budapest, Auger-Aliassime captured his first ATP Challenger doubles title, defeating Marin Draganja and Tomislav Draganja with partner Nicola Kuhn. Three months later, there was only jubilation from the Montrealer at the U.S. Open. 351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON Canada, M5A 0N1, Just $1.99 per week for the first 24 weeks, var select={root:".js-sub-pencil",control:".js-sub-pencil-control",open:"o-sub-pencil--open",closed:"o-sub-pencil--closed"},dom={},allowExpand=!0;function pencilInit(o){var e=arguments.length>1&&void 0!==arguments[1]&&arguments[1];select.root=o,dom.root=document.querySelector(select.root),dom.root&&(dom.control=document.querySelector(select.control),dom.control.addEventListener("click",onToggleClicked),setPanelState(e),window.addEventListener("scroll",onWindowScroll),dom.root.removeAttribute("hidden"))}function isPanelOpen(){return dom.root.classList.contains(select.open)}function setPanelState(o){dom.root.classList[o?"add":"remove"](select.open),dom.root.classList[o? Auger-Aliassime showed promise early. Today, the teen is a Grade 11 student and a member of Tennis Canada's full-time national training centre in Montreal – the same program where Milos Raonic and Eugenie Bouchard had once trained. He struggled to collect wins on the Challenger Tour, and couldn't make it out of qualifying at Toronto's Rogers Cup. 67 Chris Guccione and world No. In the semifinals, he lost to defending champion and eventual runner-up John Isner in two tight sets, despite leading by a break in both sets.[42]. 8) and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (No. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. 493 Andrew Whittington, becoming the youngest player to win a main draw ATP Challenger match. French Open: F (2016) Some information in it may no longer be current. Looking for Felix Auger Aliassime vs Jan-Lennard Struff free predictions? Auger-Aliassime earned a spot through three qualifying matches to reach the main draw of the U.S. Open. © Copyright 2020 The Globe and Mail Inc. All rights reserved. He heads to Budapest later this month to play again for Canada's Junior Davis Cup team. "I know Félix likes Jo and Gaël, and I see some similarities with them in his game when Felix is playing," said Borfiga. "You tell yourself 'it's okay,' but it's hard to forget what happened in Paris, and he had dropped his confidence and his game was struggling all summer," said Marx. Alongside other talented teens, he's taken part in the daily program conceived by Louis Borfiga, vice-president of high performance athlete development at Tennis Canada, who had held a similar role in France and helped bring along French stars such as Gaël Monfils (world No. (W) Won; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (A) absent; (P) postponed; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (F-S) silver or (SF-B) bronze Olympic medal; a (NMS) downgraded Masters Series/1000 tournament; (NH) not held. [38], At age 18, Auger-Aliassime became the youngest-ever ATP 500 finalist with his win over Pablo Cuevas (6–3, 3–6, 6–3) to reach the Rio Open title match. [8], In February 2015, Auger-Aliassime won his first ITF junior singles title at the G3 in Querétaro. Miha Flisek - Impacting Tennis 14,367 views 38 Filip Krajinović in the first round. At the Indian Wells Masters, he achieved his first victory against a top 10 player, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas (who was No. Félix Auger-Aliassime celebrates with the trophy after defeating Miomir Kecmanovic for the U.S. Open boys’ title on Sept. 11, 2016. [26] In March, he won the title in Sherbrooke over Gleb Sakharov, his second ITF Futures. 124 Peter Polansky, but lost to compatriot and eventual champion Denis Shapovalov. Australian Open: 3R (2016) He sat on match-point three times that day before letting the third-set tiebreaker slip away. This article was published more than 4 years ago. At Queen's Club, Auger-Aliassime defeated Grigor Dimitrov and Nick Kyrgios, both matches were played on the same day as the tournament program was delayed by rain earlier during the week. [22], In May 2016, he reached his first professional singles final at the ITF 10K in Lleida, falling to Ramkumar Ramanathan. He faced fellow Canadian Vasek Pospisil in the first round, defeating him in straight sets to win his first tour level match. He received a walkover into the final when Milos Raonic withdrew. With the points earned, Auger-Aliassime made once again history as the first player born in the 2000s to have an ATP ranking. 17 on October 14, 2019 and a career high ITF junior ranking of No. 2 on June 6, 2016. 18+ only. 56 Íñigo Cervantes in the final. Born in 2000 to a Quebecois mother, Marie Auger, and Togolese father, Sam Aliassime, he was introduced to the game by his dad, a tennis coach, when he was just four, alongside his older sister Malika.