Auger-Aliassime: "I Want to Take One More Step this Year and Win a Masters 1000 or a Grand Slam"

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A joy as necessary as revealing of his still untapped potential. This is how Félix Auger-Aliassime interprets his success this past week at the ATP 250 Montpellier 2026, where he claimed his ninth career title. The Canadian faces this season with renewed energy and excitement, and at 25 years old, he still has plenty of room to grow.

A consummate indoor court specialist, a perennial contender for glory, and a player as talented as he is inconsistent, Félix Auger-Aliassime continues to diligently seek that final leap in quality that will make him a real and consistent alternative to the established powerhouses of world tennis. He knows what it takes to finish two seasons in the top-10, boasts nine titles to his name, has competed in some Masters 1000 finals and Grand Slam semifinals, but he wants more. That's what he expressed in a press conference after winning the ATP 250 Montpellier 2026, as reported by Universtennis.

"I'm progressing normally in a tennis player's career. I've won several ATP 250, some ATP 500, and as my career advances, I aim to take that next step. I want to win some Masters 1000 and Grand Slam titles; I hope to achieve this within this year. I feel I've improved in terms of tennis, but also in terms of physical preparation. Tennis has become a very explosive sport, and you need to be at 100% to strive for the maximum," explained the Canadian.

Auger-Aliassime considers physical perfection and an improved serve essential to succeed in today's tennis

His season's start wasn't as expected, but Félix has a clear explanation. "I still have work to do; I need to be more consistent, and it would be a good balance for me to finish the year participating in the ATP Finals," said a man whose tennis significantly improves on indoor courts and who aims to transfer that greatness to all surfaces. "The serve will help me win matches in which I don't feel entirely comfortable; I now grant it the importance it deserves, and I have enhanced it," he warned.

"Actually, I believe my season has started this week because what I experienced in Australia was the result of having health issues at the end of last year. I didn't arrive in the best possible condition for the first tournaments, and it has been a blessing to have had two free weeks to recover well and train. I'm very happy and relieved to have won here, but I want more," stated Félix Auger-Aliassime, who will seek to continue his positive vibes at the Rotterdam tournament.

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