Auger-Aliassime calls out certain players: "They have completely lost touch with reality"
Félix Auger-Aliassime will play the ATP Finals semi-finals this Saturday against Carlos Alcaraz. The Canadian, speaking at a press conference after his victory against Alexander Zverev in a decisive qualifying match, wanted to send a message to some of his colleagues on the ATP tour.
Auger-Aliassime is having a very strong second half of the season. The 25-year-old player, who is set to break into the ATP top 5 after the tournament unless De Minaur pulls off a feat against Sinner in the coming hours, is back to a very high level.
He certainly wants to enjoy the moment and hasn't forgotten the privilege of being a professional tennis player, at a time when many players are complaining about the overcrowded schedule. Asked about this after his victory against the German, Auger-Aliassime is aware that one must fully appreciate his job.
"I don't understand how other players cannot appreciate this and not take pleasure in it. I think they have completely lost touch with reality. I understand that one can get tired of it.
I am tired too, but I am lucky to travel and discover different realities around the world. We are lucky, privileged people. I wake up every day and I appreciate it. I am very happy to be here.
Even if I lose matches, it's not a big deal, I'll be upset that day, but I don't know... In my humble opinion, if you want to play fewer tournaments, stay at home. No one is forcing you to be here," the Canadian thus stated to Punto de Break.
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I really hope Felix grows even more next year and takes over the domination from the other two clowns.