Auger-Aliassime: "I hope to get closer to the top 10 by the end of the year, hopefully even to Turin"

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Felix Auger-Aliassime has become the most in-form player on the circuit after capturing up to 14 wins this season. With two titles under his belt, in Adelaide and Montpellier, the Canadian will seek a third one at the ATP Dubai. Before that, he will face Quentin Halys in the semifinals, but the feelings are so good that he can't help but dream big. During a press conference, Felix appeared humble, feeling that his consistent work is paying off, but also very focused on not letting his emotions take over. He talked about his goal to get closer to the top 10 in the rankings and even qualify for the ATP Finals at the end of the year (currently third in the Race to Turin).

- How do you feel after defeating Cilic and reaching the semis again this year?

"I am putting in a lot of effort, and it is paying off. I am giving my utmost physically, but also mentally. I try to keep my composure, stay positive in tough moments, and believe that I will find solutions as the match progresses. I am very happy with the victory."

- Have you done anything different this year or in preseason?

"Last year was tough for several reasons. I ended up having back issues, in Asia and during indoor tournaments. I played my last match in Basel. So, I guess I had time to recover, rest, and go on vacation. Perhaps I had more weeks than other players to train. We did a good job. I have to acknowledge the merit of my coach, physical trainer, physio, mental coach, and the whole team. Not on the court, but by my side. They have done a great job, and I believe that is a significant reason."

- Goals

"Well, I can't jump. I try to do all I can, but you have to take it day by day and week by week. You can't rush it. I have already achieved a lot this year. You don't win every week. Maybe Sinner did last year, but not even him. Gradually, I hope that by the end of this year, I will get closer to the top 10, hopefully even to Turin. It would be a great year. From there, I think when you start being consistent in other tournaments and dominating players, you approach the Grand Slams with a different conviction. I go to each Slam eager to win, believing I can do it. But it's different when you have won a lot on the ATP circuit. That's the mentality I'm trying to build. If I achieve that, I hope that in the coming years I will have the chance to lift one of those big trophies."

- Very sure of his coach, Frederic Fontang

"He has been a constant pillar by my side. That's what I like to have around me, someone who understands who I am, believes in me, and trusts me. We always challenge and push each other. Although we have been working together for a long time, we are not stagnant. When times got tough in recent years, we always pushed each other. I believe he can improve as a coach, and I can improve as a player. I don't like giving up and looking for something new as soon as things go wrong. I think I also have everything within me to improve."

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