Auger-Aliassime: “There are great opportunities in my career”

Felix Auger-Aliassime (35th in the world) very happy about the grand final Madrid Masters 1000 vs Andrey Rublev (8th). The 23-year-old Canadian entered his first decisive match at a tournament of this magnitude after Jiri Legecke’s retirement (31st place) in the semi-finals and dreams of the title.

Path Auger-Aliassime reaching the final was a little special because, in addition to the injury Lecheckadodged Jannik Sinner (2nd) in the quarter-finals because he did not appear, and in the second round, Jakub Mensik (74th place), his current opponent retired mid-match.

The American himself announced this at a press conference. “Obviously I feel sorry for those who had to end their careers playing against me.. I’ve never experienced anything like this. “I’ve had a few injuries and I know what it’s like to be taken away from doing the thing you love most in the world,” he said. Auger-Aliassime.

On the other hand, Felix assured that he has unmatched career opportunities. “I know it I have a great opportunity in my career. I think I’ve trained well for a few weeks, with good feelings and against (Casper). Ruud I won, which gave me great confidence. “I am proud to have maintained my passion for tennis during difficult times.”

The Canadian’s opponent in the final will be Andrey Rublev, whom he had already faced five times and was barely able to defeat once. “Every time we played, it was close matches with very crazy situations. I want to concentrate on playing my best tennis because that will give me the opportunity to beat a great player.who deserves all the good things that happen to him for the great consistency he has shown over the years while remaining among the elite,” he explained. finalist.