Wishful thinking or a sign: Felix Auger-Aliassime takes inspiration from Jannik Sinner in queasy on-court moment that began incredible run
ATPSaturday, 03 February 2024 at 00:00
Felix
Auger-Aliassime, in a display of resilience reminiscent of Jannik Sinner's
tenacity at the 2023 China Open, faced physical discomfort during his match at
the Open Sud de France. The young Canadian, showing signs of a return to the
form that propelled him into the top 10 in 2022, has advanced to the
semifinals, where he will take on the second seed, Aleksander Bublik.
Despite an
inconsistent 2023 that saw him on the brink of falling out of the top 30, the
23-year-old seems determined to reclaim his status among the world's best. The
former world No. 6 made a notable run to the third round of the Australian Open
last week, where he faced and ultimately succumbed to the eventual finalist,
Daniil Medvedev, in a hard-fought three-set encounter.
Auger-Aliassime battles physical distress
Felix
Auger-Aliassime, seeded third in the tournament, has powered through to the
semifinals of the Open Sud de France, showcasing an impressive level of play.
His journey began with a hard-fought victory over young French talent Arthur
Cazaux, prevailing in a thrilling encounter with a scoreline of 7-5, 2-6,
7-6(4). He followed this up with a commanding win against another local player,
Harold Mayot, securing a convincing 7-5, 6-1 victory.
However,
Auger-Aliassime encountered physical discomfort during his match against Mayot,
reminiscent of Jannik Sinner's experience at the 2023 China Open. Despite
feeling unwell and being forced to vomit into a garbage can during a
changeover, Auger-Aliassime demonstrated remarkable resilience, ultimately
triumphing and securing his spot in the semifinals of the tournament, currently
held by defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Sinner's resilience
In a
dramatic quarterfinal clash against Grigor Dimitrov at the 2023 China Open,
Jannik Sinner faced significant health challenges, reminiscent of Felix
Auger-Aliassime's recent experience. Despite grappling with stomach issues,
Sinner showcased extraordinary resilience, securing victory and ultimately
claiming the tournament title.
This pivotal moment marked a transformative
juncture in Sinner's career, propelling him to a phenomenal run across the ATP
Tour and Davis Cup. The Italian
secured the title at the China Open, Vienna Open, Davis Cup with Italy, and his
first Grand Slam at the Australian Open, in addition to being the runner-up in
the ATP Finals.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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