Aliassime strikes fear at Wimbledon: "That's what I work for, to play great tennis and dominate my rivals"

Fernando Murciego | 4 Jul 2026 | 07.30

Aliassime puts fear into Wimbledon: "This is what I work for, to play great tennis and dominate my rivals." Source: Getty

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Felix Auger-Aliassime continues to leave very good impressions at Wimbledon 2026. The Canadian sealed his spot in the round of 16 last night with a very convincing performance and, after the match, acknowledged that he had a very special night for several reasons.

To start, he made his debut on Centre Court. The Canadian then appeared for the first time in the tournament's main press room and, above all, felt he was showing the tennis he enjoys the most. He mentioned that, in addition to handling pressure and expectations, he was able to express his best version on the grass of London, although he also noted that the level of demand will only increase from now on.

Felix Auger-Aliassime analyzes his first week at Wimbledon

"It was a great night. Besides dealing with the pressure and expectations, I felt I could play the tennis I enjoy and that I was being myself on the court. I played at a very high level; now the second week begins, and everything will be tougher from here on."

A night to remember at Centre Court

"It's a beautiful court, but once the match starts, you are completely focused on the next point. The most special part is the pathway to the court; it feels different from a stadium at the US Open or Roland Garros. It feels like a private club, with its members and all that tradition. The tournament has managed to maintain that essence over all these years, making the experience unique for the players."

The key: focusing solely on the next point

"The trap is to think too much about what is coming next; I try to focus only on playing the next point well. My job is to serve well and hold my service games to give myself opportunities on the return. Today, I felt I read my opponent's serve much better in the second and third sets and could apply much more pressure on his service games. When everything fits together like that, the feelings are very good."

Aliassime, happy to show his best version

"It's a very pleasant feeling; it's what you work for. It's not just about winning; I could have won my first three matches like in Paris, struggling a lot and fighting in each match. There is also a special satisfaction in playing great tennis and dominating your opponents. Now, that match is already behind, and it's time to prepare for the next one."

Felix Auger-Aliassime will be the next opponent of Alejandro Davidovich. Source: Getty

An evolving backhand

"Every season, I try to improve my backhand. My forehand remains my natural stroke from the baseline, but with the backhand, I work to gain precision, speed, and the ability to change directions. It's not perfect, but I'm very happy with the progress I'm making."

Aliassime evaluates the impact of Carlos Alcaraz on the circuit

"Every year, the level rises. I noticed a significant change when Carlos appeared in 2021 and 2022; he arrived very young and hitting very hard from both sides. Before, there were areas of the court where you could feel relatively safe; now they no longer exist. The generation currently dominating doesn't leave any free space; that's why they are the best in the world. Those of us coming behind have the responsibility to find a way to match that level; now you need to hit very hard from both sides."

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