Auger-Aliassime: “I didn’t want to fail mentally”
In an emotionally-draining battle between two players chasing previous highs, Felix Auger-Aliassime prevailed in five sets over Dominic Thiem to advance at AO 2024.
16 January 2024
Age
23 years
Born
Montreal, Canada
Height
193cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight
88kg (194 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 19/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 59%Turned Pro2017Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$12,367,007 USDCoachFrederic Fontang, Toni NadalSingles Titles5Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss192-131-
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10-1: Counting down the can't-miss first-round clashes at AO 2024
From Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin to Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Matteo Berrettini, we dig into the popcorn bucket for the 10 best must-see opening match-ups. Does our countdown match up with yours?
11 January 2024
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A Slam in sight? 10 players eyeing their big breakthrough at AO 2023
As the first major of the year enters its second week, a host of names in the men's and women's games stand ready to snare their first Slam silverware in Melbourne.
21 January 2023
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Men's Day 7 preview: Sinner's second chance to stop Tsitsipas
Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas meet one round earlier in Melbourne than last year; what has the Italian learned in those ensuing 12 months that can reverse his fortunes on Sunday?
21 January 2023
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Men's wrap: Felix fights, Sinner and Tiafoe shine
Felix Auger-Aliassime took the long road to the third round, while Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe secured easier passages indoors on a wet Wednesday in Melbourne.
18 January 2023
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Men's wrap: Tsitsipas, Felix, Tiafoe hold strong
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Frances Tiafoe all advanced on Monday in Melbourne, but their passages to the second round didn't come easily.
16 January 2023
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What we learned: Six takeaways from AO 2022
Two weeks of showstopping tennis at Melbourne Park told us plenty about the present of the men's and women's game, but gave us an insight into what might unfold for the reminder of the calendar year too.
31 January 2022
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Super seven: The best matches from AO 2022
Unlikely comebacks, career-defining results and moments of brilliance – AO 2022 had it all. But which matches at Melbourne Park this January will live longest in the memory?
30 January 2022
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Auger-Aliassime keeps his head held high after defeat
The Canadian's disappointment at coming so close to a maiden Melbourne semifinal was tempered by knowing that he's inching closer to beating the biggest names on the biggest stage.
27 January 2022
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Desperate Medvedev denies Auger-Aliassime
Two sets down, match point down … Daniil Medvedev stared defeat in the face on Wednesday night, but turned the tables to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in an instant classic.
27 January 2022
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Day 10 men's preview: Experience looks to deny youth
Two superb men's quarterfinals, with the class of Medvedev and Tsitsipas set to be put to the ultimate test against the confidence-brimming games of Sinner and Auger-Aliassime.
25 January 2022
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Take two: Medvedev, Auger-Aliassime to meet again
For the second straight major after their 2021 US Open semifinal, the Russian No.2 seed and the Canadian ninth seed will lock horns at a Grand Slam after winning their fourth-round matches on Monday.
24 January 2022
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Day 8 preview: Devil in the detail for Demon, Sinner
A Next Gen clash between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur headlines Monday at AO 2022, while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have one final hurdle to negotiate for a quarterfinal matchup.
23 January 2022
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Men's wrap: Next Gen make all the right moves
In moving through to the round of 16 on Saturday, a host of rising men's stars indicated they were ready right now to make their mark in the first major of 2022.
22 January 2022
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What we learned: Nadal 'nuggets' add to Auger-Aliassime's game
The 21-year-old Canadian has the physical prowess to challenge the best, and with some extra IQ thrown into the mix he’s becoming a more powerful force.
21 January 2022