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Auger-Aliassime Ends Decade-Long Partnership With Coach Frédéric Fontang

The amicable split starts a search for a new coach as he shifts focus to the hard-court swing and the National Bank Open.

Overview

  • Félix Auger-Aliassime announced on Friday that Wimbledon would be his final tournament with Frédéric Fontang after nearly ten years working together.
  • The pair began their partnership when Auger-Aliassime was 16 and together they produced nine ATP titles and helped him reach a career-high world No. 4.
  • The decision was made public days after Auger-Aliassime’s five-hour, five-set quarterfinal defeat to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.
  • No replacement coach has been named and former player Greg Rusedski has publicly said he would consider the role if asked.
  • The change comes at a turning point in the season as Auger-Aliassime prepares for the hard-court stretch at the National Bank Open and faces a consequential choice about the coach who will guide his next step.