![]() ![]() “It was a special moment in the short history of my career,” he says.Īuger-Aliassime, who turns in 21 in August, may still be considered a rising star on tour, but that short history already boasts an avalanche of accolades. Two decades on from Federer’s seminal win against Pete Sampras, this was not quite a passing of the torch, but it is clear to see the regal qualities and affinity for the grass Auger Aliassime has inherited from his idol. A fortnight ago, in Roger Federer’s spiritual home of Halle, Auger-Aliassime came from a set down to secure victory, his youthful power matched by artful precision. He’s exceedingly polite, with a pristine white tracksuit that’s perfectly tailored to match the glint in his eye, but even that pales against the grace the Canadian wields on court. ![]() For a prodigy raised in an unrelenting spotlight, the first thing you notice about Felix Auger-Aliassime is a sense of calm.
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