Auger-Aliassime and his big goal of the season: "Winning a Slam will demand everything I have"

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Felix Auger-Aliassime has been one of the standout names of 2025, which has elevated him to a new status within the circuit. Not even in his breakout season did the Canadian manage to finish the year so high in the rankings, entering the upcoming 2026 Australian Open as the fifth-best player on the circuit and solidifying his position as one of the major threats to the top players, especially on fast courts.

It was precisely in Australia where the Quebec native displayed one of his historic best levels. He achieved this in 2022 when only an inspired Medvedev halted him in a hypnotic five-set quarter-final match. Since that tournament, which seemed like the ideal moment for Felix to approach his first Grand Slam, there have been ups and downs culminating in the final stretch of last year, with titles, US Open semifinals, and the feeling that we are facing the most mature Aliassime ever.

"2025 has been, so far, the best year of my career. I reflect on the year, filled with great moments, so I hope to continue that in 2026. Perhaps I haven't had such good results in the major tournaments, like in the Grand Slams, but in others, so it was great to return to the US Open semifinals. I have great memories of playing in Australia in the past; I felt that in those 2022 quarter-finals, I was very close to my best level, so I hope to go even further this year," stated the Canadian from Sydney, where he is already preparing to lead Canada in the 2026 United Cup.

Aliassime defines what it takes to win a Grand Slam and reveals his greatest goal on the circuit

With all cards on the table and the renewed status as a significant threat, there is no greater goal for Felix than to win his first Grand Slam. The Canadian is part of a wide range of names challenging the status quo of Alcaraz and Sinner, but the distance, as of today, seems vast between both factions. What does he need to do to get closer to the best? To what extent is there room for evolution in his game to become a Slam champion?

"I know that winning a Grand Slam would demand everything from me, giving my all. It's clear that I'm a powerful player, with an aggressive and daring game, wanting to move forward. I need all that to work 100%, to serve amazingly well, but I also need to do everything else at a very high level of consistency if I want to win seven matches in a row. There is tremendous adversity, spectacular players fighting for the goal, but the challenge is the same for everyone: you have to be the best of the best," expressed the Canadian succinctly. A clear definition that does not diminish the magnitude of the task: the challenge starts now for an Aliassime who aims to be more significant than ever in the elite. Will he achieve it?

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