Auger-Aliassime amazed by Sinner: "His level is incredible, the most difficult rival to beat"

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A collateral victim of greatness. This is the only way to define how Félix Auger-Aliassime exited the 2025 ATP Finals after his debut against Jannik Sinner. The Canadian tennis player went through a press conference to reveal his feelings, both about his physical discomfort and what it feels like to face the Italian.

For any ordinary citizen, it is difficult to imagine what it must feel like to face Jannik Sinner at this moment and in a setting like the 2025 ATP Finals. This was acknowledged by Félix Auger-Aliassime in a press conference that had raised great media interest, to understand the extent of the physical problems that affected his performance in the second set. However, it turned out to be a clear demonstration of what it implies to compete against the Italian in this context.

Auger-Aliassime describes what it feels like to play against Sinner and talks about his physical discomfort at the 2025 ATP Finals

"It's very difficult to defeat Jannik in any circumstances, but especially here. He didn't lower the intensity at any moment, played at an incredible level from the first to the last point, and I am convinced he is the toughest rival to beat here. One must acknowledge when someone is better than oneself, and today that was the case. It's spectacular how he punishes with his serve and then hardly makes any mistakes in return. It's probably the best serve-return combination I have ever seen," commented a player who arrived with confidence.

It is well known to everyone Auger-Aliassime's ability to play on indoor courts, but against Jannik Sinner, he was completely outplayed. "I approach each match as a big battle, but I never step onto a court with fear. I tried to stay very focused, I knew what to expect because I have faced him several times this year, but when you play against him, you have to excel in every aspect. It's very challenging," he explained.

Regarding the discomfort in his left calf suffered during the match, Félix Auger-Aliassime tried to downplay the issue, whether as an attempt not to give clues to his rivals or because, in reality, the problem is not severe. "It's something that doesn't concern me too much. I retired in Metz due to discomfort that has nothing to do with this. I don't think it limited me excessively; I'm not worried," asserted the Canadian, who will face Shelton on Wednesday, if he can continue in the competition at the 2025 ATP Finals.

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