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Auger-Aliassime parts ways with coach after a decade
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Auger-Aliassime parts ways with coach after a decade

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Canadian tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime has parted ways with his coach Frédéric Fontang after a decade-long partnership.
  • Auger-Aliassime expressed deep gratitude and admiration for Fontang's dedication and support throughout his career.
  • The separation follows Auger-Aliassime's quarterfinal exit at Wimbledon.

Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime has announced the end of his decade-long coaching relationship with Frédéric Fontang. The world No. 4 shared a heartfelt message expressing his profound respect, gratitude, and admiration for Fontang's unwavering dedication and passion that fueled his sporting ambitions.

Today I want to express my respect, gratitude and admiration for his dedication and the passion he put in every day to help me achieve the success of my sporting project.

— Félix Auger-AliassimeIn his farewell message to his coach.

Fontang, a former professional tennis player, joined Auger-Aliassime's team in January 2017 when the Canadian was just 16. Together, they achieved significant success, including nine ATP singles titles and reaching Auger-Aliassime's career-high ranking of World No. 4.

Auger-Aliassime highlighted Fontang's crucial role not only in his on-court development but also in navigating the challenging moments of his career. "He was present in the most difficult moments of my career, and it was precisely in those moments when I knew how to find in him the calm, serenity, and wisdom necessary to overcome those trials," Auger-Aliassime stated.

Since I was 16 years old, he has taken care of my progress and helped me live wonderful moments through this sport. He was also present in the most difficult moments of my career and it was precisely in those moments when I knew how to find in him, the calm, the serenity and the wisdom necessary to overcome those trials.

— Félix Auger-AliassimeDescribing his coach's impact on his career.

The announcement comes shortly after Auger-Aliassime's defeat in the Wimbledon quarterfinals to Novak Djokovic. The Canadian also acknowledged Fontang's influence beyond coaching, referring to him as a "mentor" who guided him from adolescence into adulthood. "Fred, thank you for being a role model during all these years we spent together. I wouldn't be the player I am today without you. I wish you the best in your future projects," Auger-Aliassime concluded.

Fred, thank you for being a role model during all these years we spent together. I wouldn't be the player I am today without you. I wish you the best in your future projects.

— Félix Auger-AliassimeConcluding his message to his coach.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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