Auger-Aliassime: "I know my style is not the most attractive, but it works for me"

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Felix Auger-Aliassime conquered the title at the ATP 250 Montpellier last season, an achievement he is close to repeating twelve months later. Already in the semifinals without having lost a set yet, these were his impressions after his latest victory.

Okay, it's just two victories for Felix Auger-Aliassime this week at the ATP 250 Montpellier, but not just any victories. The first one against a resurgent Stan Wawrinka, capable of bringing back a vintage tennis that is helping him be competitive in the final season of his career. And last night against Arthur Fils, who despite being sidelined for seven months, we all know where his ceiling is when it comes to power. These were two tricky matchups, but the Montreal native was sharp throughout to close the curtain from start to finish and secure his ticket to the semifinals.

"The truth is, you never know how you're going to wake up, that's why we say every match is a different story," confesses the current world No. 8, always willing to give credit to every opponent he faces. "Anything can happen when you step onto the court, especially when you're up against a player of such quality. We all know about Arthur's (Fils) abilities; he's been showcasing them since a very young age, even managing to display them against the top players at a very high level," added the winner.

"I think he was very lucky considering all he went through last year with the injury, so it's great news to have him back on the courts, especially for him," acknowledges Auger-Aliassime, celebrating the return of the Frenchman to the tour after much speculation about his back injury. "As for me, I always try to keep my focus on my own things, on my game; it's the only way I can maintain a high level of play. Today, I think I served very well, so I'm satisfied with my performance," he assessed with a smile.

Auger-Aliassime defines the most important shot in his tennis

What cannot be coincidental is Felix's effectiveness every time he competes on indoor hard courts. His record in these conditions stands at 90-38, close to a 70% success rate. Looking at his trophy case, seven of the eight titles he has won have come indoors, solidifying him as the player to watch whenever the sun goes down. The thing is, the player himself knows it, although no one has handed it to him. His serve is the most lethal weapon in ensuring that all these numbers can be counted.

"I am aware that my style of play does not represent the most entertaining part of tennis, but it's something that works for me when competing; let's say it's something I need to achieve victories. The serve is one of the key elements in my game; it's hard for me to win if this part is not working. Obviously, today, besides the serve, I did many other things well, but it's true that I served exceptionally well. Here, under indoor conditions, the damage inflicted with the service is even greater; with the absence of wind, you can find a much higher rhythm than usual," acknowledges the man who will face Frenchman Titouan Droguet in the semifinals.

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