Auger-Aliassime believes in his abilities: "When I play really well, I can compete with him".

le 20/07/2024 à 10h21

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Félix Auger-Aliassime can sometimes surprise.

As he slowly rediscovers his best tennis form, the man ranked 18th 1 this week displays an almost unsettling confidence in his press conference.

Asked about Alcaraz's monumental level since the French Open, the Canadian explained: "He's a genius in his field. A lot of players have been precocious and good at a very young age and have experienced difficulties and challenges, myself being the first, but it's as if he's always able to respond. He manages to win every important match.

I don't think you can teach that to anyone. But I feel that when I play really well, I can compete with him.

Do I need to work harder? Do I need to be more precise in what I do? Do I need to push a little harder? Do I need to suffer a bit more? Will I manage to tick all the boxes and win everything I dream of winning? I believe it in my heart of hearts."

No such luck for "Félix", as he lost on Friday to the returning Matteo Berrettini (7-6, 7-6).

Auger-Aliassime Felix

5e, 4245 points

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

Auger-Aliassime F • 3

Berrettini M • 6

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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