Auger-Aliassime: "The problems I have had have taught me to take control of my life"

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All hard work has its reward. That must be what Félix Auger-Aliassime is thinking, as he is reaping the rewards of everything he has sown during nearly three years filled with setbacks, tennis irregularity, and many injuries. In his natural habitat, the indoor courts, the Canadian is regaining his best form. He explained this during the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2025 press conference.

It seems like he has been playing his whole life, but he is only 25 years old. Félix Auger-Aliassime had such an abrupt breakthrough into the elite and had been talked about for so long that in the collective imagination, it feels like his career is already very advanced. However, after reaching the top 10 at 22, he is showing remarkable signs of strength and maturity. Following his qualification for the semifinals of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2025 and taking a giant step towards securing a spot in the ATP Finals 2025, he spoke in a press conference on various topics.

"I started the season very well after a good block of physical preparation, but I lost a lot of confidence with a couple of painful losses. From there, I quickly started feeling like I was playing great tennis, but there is so much equality and demand right now that it doesn't necessarily lead to great results. I feel that all the work done is now paying off. In Paris, I am able to implement my game plan, find solutions to everything that happens, and stay focused," he stated.

Auger-Aliassime asserts he has always believed his place is among the world's best

When questioned about his chances of returning to the top 10 and, this time, establishing himself in it with more consistency than three years ago, the Canadian made an interesting observation. "I always thought my place is among the world's best, even when things were going poorly. Until 22, I felt that everything was perfect, but from then on, I had to deal with injuries and a series of other issues that made me take control of my life. I feel much more mature now and with a different mentality," he noted.

It is well known by all that the best level of Félix Auger-Aliassime shines on indoor courts, as we discussed a few days ago in an article. "I feel that my serve is much more dangerous indoors, and I can be more consistent applying my tennis. I have to work hard not to lose my rhythm depending on whether it's windy, sunny, hot, or humid. I hope to transfer my indoor tennis level to outdoor courts at some point," he concluded, a man who will seek to reach the final of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2025, something for which he will have to defeat Alexander Bublik.

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