Auger-Aliassime: "Competing in the ATP Finals is a realistic goal for me this year"

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Ups and downs of all kinds, unattainable sky-high expectations, trivialization of his successes, and a promising stage of maturity. All these aspects characterize the career of Félix Auger-Aliassime, a 24-year-old man whom some dared to write off in sporting terms due to two bad seasons. Back in the top-20 before the Miami Open 2025, he reflects on his current form.

Perceived as the tennis prodigy of the modern era destined to break the dominance of legends, Félix Auger-Aliassime has managed to reach Grand Slam semifinals, compete in ATP Finals, win seven titles, and rank as world number 6 before turning 24, yet fans view all of that as disappointing and insufficient. The expectations surrounding the Canadian since he was a child were monumental, and he had to deal with very challenging situations. However, he now seems to have rebuilt himself and is demonstrating a maturity that could lead to significant success, for instance, at this Miami Open 2025.

"I've improved my physical preparation in recent times, but the most crucial part has been how I've approached mental training. I have the help of a sports coach who has provided me with exercises to genuinely enhance that aspect. I feel more balanced and sharp-minded," highlights a man who struggled through the aftermath of his successful 2022 and faced difficulties on the circuit in 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, he always maintained hope and self-confidence, along with a more than decent ranking.

- Auger-Aliassime believes he is playing the best tennis of his career

He expresses this in a conversation with atptour.com, where he takes pride in his efforts during tough times. "I didn't expect my level to drop as it did, but I kept working hard and believing in my abilities. I've been very disciplined in all necessary aspects to be a good professional tennis player, and I'm proud of that. I managed to stay almost always in the top-30 during these years, overcoming physical, tennis, and mental challenges. Now I'm reaping the rewards of that work; I feel like I'm playing my best tennis again," stated a man who has won 16 out of 22 matches played so far this year.

"I know that if I maintain the consistency of these early months throughout the season and manage to deliver a strong performance in one or more important tournaments, I have a chance to compete again in the ATP Finals. It's definitely a realistic goal for me this year," affirmed Félix Auger-Aliassime, who is aiming for a strong result at the Miami Open 2025 to continue his clearly upward trend.

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