Félix Auger-Aliassime facts for kids

Félix Auger-Aliassime (born August 8, 2000) is a professional tennis player from Canada. He reached his highest singles ranking of No. 6 in the world on November 7, 2022. This made him the second-highest-ranked Canadian man in ATP rankings history. He has won seven singles titles and one doubles title on the ATP Tour. In 2022, he was named the Canadian Press athlete of the year.

Félix was also part of Canada's winning teams in the 2022 ATP Cup and the 2022 Davis Cup Finals. He won a bronze medal in Mixed Doubles with Gabriela Dabrowski at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Félix started playing professionally at a young age. On the ATP Challenger Tour, which is a level below the main ATP Tour, he became the youngest player to win a main match at 14 years and 11 months old. He was also one of only seven players to win a Challenger title by age 16. He had a very successful junior career, reaching No. 2 in the world. He won the 2016 US Open boys' singles title and the 2015 US Open boys' doubles title with his friend Denis Shapovalov.

On the main ATP Tour, Félix entered the top 100 and top 25 rankings when he was 18. He reached his first ATP final in February 2019 at the Rio Open. He made it to eight ATP finals in a row without winning, but he also reached the semifinals at the 2021 US Open. He is one of only three players to push Rafael Nadal to a five-set match at the French Open.

Quick facts for kids
Félix Auger-Aliassime

Auger-Aliassime at the 2023 Washington Open
Country (sports)	Canada
Residence	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Born	(2000-08-08) August 8, 2000 (age 24) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Turned pro	2017
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Frédéric Fontang Toni Nadal (2021–2024)
Prize money	US $ 15,589,656
Singles
Career record	241–163
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 6 (November 7, 2022)
Current ranking	No. 28 (30 June 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2022)
French Open	4R (2022, 2024)
Wimbledon	QF (2021)
US Open	SF (2021)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2022)
Olympic Games	SF – 4th (2024)
Doubles
Career record	35–41
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 60 (November 1, 2021)
Current ranking	No. 338 (30 June 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2021)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2024)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	Bronze (2024)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2022)
Medal record Representing  Canada Olympic Games Bronze 2024 Paris Mixed doubles

Early Life and Tennis Start

Félix Auger-Aliassime was born in Montreal, Canada. He grew up in L'Ancienne-Lorette, a town near Quebec City. His father, Sam Aliassime, came from Togo in Africa. His mother, Marie Auger, is of French-Canadian background. Félix's father was a tennis instructor, which helped him get into the sport. He has an older sister, Malika, who also plays tennis.

Félix started playing tennis when he was just four years old. He trained at the Club Avantage in Quebec City. In 2012, he won a big junior tournament called the Open Super Auray for kids aged 11 to 12. Since 2014, he has been part of Tennis Canada's National Training Centre in Montreal.

Junior Career Highlights

Auger-Aliassime at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships

Félix had a very strong junior career. In February 2015, he won his first international junior singles title in Mexico. A week later, he won another singles title and his first doubles title. In August 2015, he won a major junior tournament in College Park, Maryland, beating his friend Denis Shapovalov.

At the 2015 US Open, which was his first junior Grand Slam, he reached the second round in singles. He also won the doubles title with Denis Shapovalov. In October 2015, Félix and his Canadian teammates won the Junior Davis Cup. This was the first time Canada had won this important team event.

In June 2016, Félix reached his first Grand Slam singles final at the French Open. He lost a close match in three sets. In July 2016, he made it to the quarterfinals in singles at Wimbledon. He also reached the doubles final with Denis Shapovalov. At the 2016 US Open, he won the boys' singles title. He beat Miomir Kecmanović in straight sets. He also reached the doubles final with another Canadian, Benjamin Sigouin.

• Junior Grand Slam Singles Results:
  • Australian Open: 3rd Round (2016)
  • French Open: Final (2016)
  • Wimbledon: Quarterfinals (2016)
  • US Open: Winner (2016)

• Junior Grand Slam Doubles Results:
  • Australian Open: 1st Round (2016)
  • French Open: 2nd Round (2016)
  • Wimbledon: Final (2016)
  • US Open: Winner (2015)

Professional Career Milestones

Early Professional Records (2015–2016)

In March 2015, Félix made history at the Challenger de Drummondville tournament. At 14 and a half years old, he became the youngest player ever to qualify for the main draw of an ATP Challenger event. He also became the first player born in the 2000s to have an ATP ranking.

In July 2015, at the Challenger de Granby, he became the youngest player to win a main-draw ATP Challenger match. He reached the quarterfinals of that tournament. After this, he became the youngest player ever to enter the top 800 in the ATP rankings. In November 2016, he won his first professional singles title in Birmingham, Alabama. The next week, he won his first professional doubles title.

First ATP Challenger Titles (2017)

In June 2017, Félix won his first ATP Challenger title at the Open de Lyon. He was 16 years old, making him one of the youngest players in history to win a Challenger singles title. In September, he won his second ATP Challenger title in Spain. With this win, he became the youngest player to enter the top 200 rankings since Rafael Nadal in 2002.

ATP Tour Debut and Progress (2018)

In February 2018, Félix made his debut in an ATP main draw at the Rotterdam Open. In March, he qualified for his first ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. He won his first tour-level match there against fellow Canadian Vasek Pospisil. In June, he successfully defended his Challenger title in Lyon, becoming the youngest player ever to do so. At the 2018 US Open, he had to stop his first-round match due to heart palpitations caused by extreme heat.

Reaching ATP Finals (2019)

At 18, Félix became the youngest player to reach an ATP 500 final at the Rio Open in 2019. He reached three ATP finals in 2019 but lost all of them. He also had big wins, like beating Stefanos Tsitsipas, a top-ten player, at the Indian Wells Masters. At the Miami Open, he became the youngest semifinalist in the tournament's history. He reached the semifinals at Queen's Club, a big tournament before Wimbledon. At Wimbledon, he won his first match in a major tournament as a professional.

More Finals and First Doubles Title (2020)

At the 2020 US Open, Félix reached the fourth round, his best result at a Grand Slam at that time. He lost to Dominic Thiem, who went on to win the tournament. In October, he reached another singles final in Cologne, Germany. In November, he won his first professional doubles title at the Paris Masters with his partner Hubert Hurkacz. They saved five championship points in the final.

Grand Slam Semifinal and Top 10 (2021)

At the 2021 Australian Open, Félix reached the fourth round. In April, he started working with Toni Nadal, Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach. At the 2021 Halle Open, he had a big win against Roger Federer, a 10-time champion there.

At Wimbledon, he reached his first major quarterfinal. He beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set match. This was a big achievement, and he entered the top 15 in the rankings. At the 2021 US Open, Félix reached his first major semifinal. He became the youngest player to reach the US Open semifinals since 2009. After this great run, he reached a career-high ranking of world No. 11. He entered the top 10 in the world on November 15, 2021.

Winning Titles and Davis Cup (2022)

Auger-Aliassime at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters

Félix started 2022 by being part of the winning Canadian team at the ATP Cup. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 Australian Open, losing a close five-set match to Daniil Medvedev.

In February 2022, Félix won his first ATP Tour singles title at the Rotterdam Open. He beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. This was a huge moment for him after losing his first eight finals. He reached another final in Marseille the next week. At the French Open, he reached the fourth round and became only the third player to take Rafael Nadal to five sets at that tournament.

In the fall of 2022, Félix had an amazing winning streak. He won three titles in a row: the Firenze Open, the European Open in Antwerp, and the Swiss Indoors in Basel. He beat world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in Basel. He also qualified for his first ATP Finals, which is a tournament for the top 8 players of the year. He reached a career-high ranking of world No. 6 on November 7, 2022.

Félix was a key player in Canada's historic win at the 2022 Davis Cup. He teamed up with Denis Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil to help Canada win its first-ever Davis Cup title.

Overcoming Injuries (2023)

Auger-Aliassime at the 2023 Boodles Challenge

The 2023 season was challenging for Félix due to injuries. He lost early in some major tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon. However, he showed great strength by successfully defending his title at the Swiss Indoors in Basel. He beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final, which was his first top-10 win of the season. Despite this win, his ranking dropped to world No. 29.

Olympic Medal and Return to Top 20 (2024)

Félix had a slower start to 2024, but he made a big comeback at the Madrid Open. He reached his first Masters 1000 final on clay, becoming the first Canadian man to do so. This helped him return to the top 20 rankings.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Félix made history for Canada. He reached the semifinals in singles, becoming the first Canadian man to reach the medal stage in Olympic tennis. He then teamed up with Gabriela Dabrowski to win a bronze medal in mixed doubles. This was only Canada's second Olympic tennis medal ever. He also reached the round of 16 at the Cincinnati Open, where he recorded his 50th Masters win.

Recent Success (2025)

Félix started the 2025 season strong. He won the Adelaide International, which was his sixth ATP Tour title and his first on outdoor hardcourts. In February, he won his seventh career title at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier, France.

Playing Style

Félix Auger-Aliassime is known as an all-court tennis player. This means he can play well from all areas of the court. His favorite shot is his forehand, and he has a very strong serve. He moves well around the court and can hit powerful shots with both his forehand and backhand. His most successful playing surface is indoor hardcourt, where he has won six of his seven titles. He plays with high energy in every point, which can make matches tough for his opponents.

Other Activities

Félix appeared in a tennis TV series called Break Point, which came out on Netflix in January 2023.

In 2020, he started a program called #FAAPointsForChange with BNP Paribas. This program helps children in the Kara region of Togo, which is his father's home country. For his work, Félix received the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award from the ATP in 2023. He continued this work in November 2024, choosing to focus on his charity instead of playing for Team Canada in the Davis Cup final.

Images for kids

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  Félix Auger-Aliassime, winner at the Swiss Indoors Basel 2023

See also

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