Auger-Aliassime says he's well despite quarantine

Due to the very vocal outcry of many tennis professionals, many of them have been a hot commodity to talk to.

One of the latest to get interviewed from quarantine was Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime who spoke for Australian TV. The reporters asked him how he felt in quarantine:

"So far so good. For a player like myself who has a chance to go out for 5 hours it almost feels like normal. Half the day in the room and half the day practising. I have sympathy for the players that are now in a hard lockdown."

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He was also asked how hard would be in that hard lockdown to which he responded:

"Yeah, it is difficult even though players are used to adapting to different conditions on the tour. I'm sure the authorities will give them the best chance to prepare when the quarantine is over."

He was also asked about the situation that better-known players have had a much easier time in Adelaide and Felix took the diplomatic route saying:

"It's understandable, they are playing a charity event for Tennis Australia. They are the top players in our game. It's different and it changes the preparation a bit. We will see whether it will have any impact on the result. I am doing what I can and I am doing fine."

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This question was asked because of the recent comments from Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley who said if you want special treatment to win a Grand Slam.

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