Felix Auger-Aliassime survived a marathon quarterfinal battle against Alex de Minaur at the US Open, emerging victorious 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5, 7-6(4). “The match was difficult, difficult in many ways. But when you win, you give yourself time to improve, and another chance to play even better. That’s what I’ll remember from today,” Felix said after the match. The Canadian star’s resilience and mental toughness were on full display in a contest that saw momentum swing wildly across four sets. For Auger-Aliassime, the journey to this stage has been long and challenging. Reflecting on his early career struggles, he admitted, “I wasn’t even thinking about that far away. I was more like, okay, what do I need to improve? What changes do I need to make? And so that’s really what I was focused on—the day-to-day process.” His grounded approach has allowed him to tackle the pressures of the Grand Slam stage with a mix of patience and determination.
Away from the court, Felix is balancing tennis with the excitement—and nerves—of preparing for his upcoming wedding. “It’s quite nerve-wracking,” he confessed. “I haven’t been in the semifinals before. Walking down the aisle, I’ve never done. So when it’s a first, it’s a special feeling for sure.”
He gave credit to his fiancée for handling most of the planning, acknowledging that he has had to focus on tennis during this heavy season. “She’s been amazing. Getting engaged, I thought, well, it’s a heavy season. I need to focus on tournaments that are important for me,” he said.
