Félix Auger-Aliassime, a brand new top-4 with pending tasks

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Félix Auger-Aliassime is currently at the peak of his career, at least in terms of ATP ranking, something that not many casual tennis fans would say. The Canadian has not stood out in major events and still has a track record that does not match the status expected of a world number 4.

These are good times for Félix Auger-Aliassime, who has turned consistency into a major virtue. It's hard to believe that the Canadian is only 25 years old, which could be seen as a great opportunity for him to continue progressing away from expectations. It is well-known to all that Félix garnered significant media attention since he was a child, setting precocity records on the circuit and being perceived as a rising star. He burst onto the scene strongly but experienced a certain stagnation and a lack of consistency and firm improvement in his weaknesses.

How is it possible that Félix Auger-Aliassime is top-4 in the ATP rankings without having won major titles?

His game shines indoors, but there are not many tournaments in this setting; injuries have caused significant ups and downs, his backhand has not progressed as the current circuit demands, and his potential as a player seems far from what was dreamed of almost a decade ago. Nevertheless, the North American shines in the top of the rankings, holding the 4th spot in the world.

It may be surprising for many sports lovers to see a tennis player in such a privileged position without having any Grand Slam or Masters 1000 titles in his record, but the competition in this ranking range is currently low. Alcaraz and Sinner have opened a vast distance compared to the rest, being pursued at a reasonable distance by Djokovic, last year, and Zverev. The decline in Djokovic's level has combined with the lack of bite from players like De Miñaur and Shelton, and the disappearance of a whole generation represented by Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Ruud, or Rublev, who held these positions for years.

Auger-Aliassime has a lot of room to earn points at Wimbledon

There is nothing to criticize about Félix Auger-Aliassime, who has managed to take advantage of that power vacuum to earn a stellar place in the ATP rankings. His stellar indoor swing at the end of last year, combined with consistent results during this season, with a balance of 23 wins and 11 losses, including the title in Montpellier, the runner-up in Rotterdam, and the quarterfinals in Roland Garros and Monte Carlo as key results, have positioned him as 4th in the world and, more importantly, given him reasons to dream.

It is well known that the maturation of some tennis players comes late, and this could be the case for the Canadian. He has many more years ahead in elite tennis and enters the grass court season with very few points to defend. The fact that he lost in the second round of Wimbledon and in the first round in Toronto provides an exciting outlook for the coming months, where any significant result can solidify his position in the top 4 and, why not say it, compete to enter the top 3. Félix Auger-Aliassime is facing a crucial moment in his sports career.

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