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Auger-Aliassime parts ways with coach of a decade after Wimbledon exit
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Auger-Aliassime parts ways with coach of a decade after Wimbledon exit

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canadian tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime announced he is parting ways with his coach of 10 years, Frédéric Fontang.
  • The separation follows Auger-Aliassime's loss to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
  • Auger-Aliassime expressed deep gratitude for Fontang's mentorship, crediting him for his development as a player and person.

Félix Auger-Aliassime, the world number four, has announced the end of his decade-long coaching relationship with Frédéric Fontang. The Canadian player shared his farewell message on social media following his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

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

— Félix Auger-AliassimeIn his social media post announcing the separation from his coach.

Auger-Aliassime expressed profound respect and gratitude for Fontang's dedication and passion, which he said were instrumental in achieving his sporting goals. Fontang, a former professional player, joined Auger-Aliassime in January 2017 when the young Canadian was just 16. Together, they celebrated nine ATP singles titles and reached Auger-Aliassime's career-high ranking of world number four.

"From the time I was 16, he has overseen my progress and helped me experience wonderful moments through this sport," Auger-Aliassime wrote. He also highlighted Fontang's crucial support during difficult periods, noting the coach's ability to provide calm and wisdom. The player considered Fontang not just a coach but a mentor who guided him from adolescence into adulthood.

From the time I was 16, he has overseen my progress and helped me experience 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 necessary calm, serenity and wisdom to overcome those trials.

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

"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 endeavors," Auger-Aliassime concluded. The separation marks the end of a significant chapter in the young tennis star's career.

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 endeavors.

— Félix Auger-AliassimeConcluding his farewell 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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