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4 Jul 2026 | 07.30
Felix Auger-Aliassime continues to leave very good impressions at Wimbledon 2026. The Canadian sealed his spot in the round of 16 with a very convincing performance last night, and after the match, he acknowledged that he had a very special night for several reasons.
To start with, he made his debut at Centre Court. The Canadian then appeared for the first time in the tournament's main press room and, most importantly, felt like he was showing the tennis he enjoys the most. Auger-Aliassime stated that in addition to managing the pressure and expectations, he was able to express his best version on the London grass, although he also acknowledged 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 that I could play the tennis I enjoy and be myself on the court. I played at a very high level; now the second week begins, and everything will be harder from here on."
A night to remember at Centre Court
"It's a beautiful court, but once the match starts, you're completely focused on the next point. The most special thing is the way to the court; it feels different from a stadium at the US Open or Roland Garros. It seems 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 only on the next point
"The trap is thinking too much about what comes 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 chances on the return. Today, I felt I read my opponent's serve much better in the second and third sets, and I could apply a lot more pressure on their service games. When everything falls into place like that, the feelings are very good."
Aliassime, happy to showcase 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 each match. There's also a special satisfaction in playing great tennis and dominating your opponents. Now that match is behind me, and it's time to prepare for the next one."
A constantly evolving backhand
"Every season I try to improve my backhand. My forehand remains my natural shot from the back of the court, 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, arriving very young and hitting very hard on both sides. Before, there were areas on the court where you could feel relatively safe, but now they no longer exist. The current dominating generation leaves you no free space; that's why they are the best in the world. Those of us coming up have the responsibility to find a way to match that level; now you need to hit very hard on both sides."
Cette actualité est une traduction automatique. Vous pouvez lire la nouvelle originale Aliassime mete miedo en Wimbledon: "Para eso trabajo, para jugar un gran tenis y dominar a mis rivales"
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