Huh are you sure? So he only lost to opponents that were ranked worse than top 20? Seems like a strange stat for someone who hasnt won an ATP tournament
Felix Auger Aliassime
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jimjam
Professional
I'm sure it's a statistical anomaly, but it's a nice little booster nonetheless.
Let's see if he can go 6-0 tomorrow.
Noletheking
Hall of Fame
I have yet to see him. Tell me more about him?can he challenge Djokovic in slams and give him some competition ?
Pmasterfunk
Hall of Fame
anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
From Montreal as well...Since I'm a French Canadian from Montreal like Felix and I've seen him play since he was a kid, but I'm also a Fed fan, a Felix vs Fed final would create a "who do I root for" issue for me. But since I'm first and foremost a tennis fan, the answer would probably be "good tennis".
Hoping for an All Canadian final, but I doubt Shapo can win against Fed.
Pmasterfunk
Hall of Fame
I remember watching him live last year vs Medvedev at Rogers Cup. There was the way he moved that was "smooth" - not unlike a Djokovic, I enjoyed it.
Hopefully he doesn't let the pressure to get to him but I think him having to go the hard way has helped. The guy has had to paly qualifiers TWICE in the past two tournaments, and done quite well! Even in IW it was a grindfest, and he showed mental fortitude to get back after "messing up" and giving up MPs in the third. Even though he lost, I think that "loss" was almost more valuable... it showed him what not to do but also perhaps instilled some belief.
Hopefully he doesn't let the pressure to get to him but I think him having to go the hard way has helped. The guy has had to paly qualifiers TWICE in the past two tournaments, and done quite well! Even in IW it was a grindfest, and he showed mental fortitude to get back after "messing up" and giving up MPs in the third. Even though he lost, I think that "loss" was almost more valuable... it showed him what not to do but also perhaps instilled some belief.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
RelentlessAttack
Hall of Fame
After all of these years I'm surprised to see TT posters still don't understand matchups. Nadal's left handed forehand + slow courts --> anything but the most superlative OHBH --> easy win more often than not.
abmk
Bionic Poster
what tough matchup ?
Anderson hasn't even taken fed to a TB in their 5 matches apart from Wim 18 QF.
Wim 18 QF, Fed had some issues with his hand (as we would find out later) , still had MP to take it in straights.
half-decent Fed owns Anderson left right.
abmk
Bionic Poster
you don't even know anything about FAA and yet say Djokovic will have be favorite with very challenging him for favorite status over next 3 years ?
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
You've got this all backwards. Anderson isn't usually a tough match up for Fed, Wimbledon collapse notwithstanding which Federer should've won anyway, and as good as FAA is playing I wouldn't call his match with Isner "winnable." That almost suggests that you think he should win, but Isner will be an incredibly tough out for Felix now that he has some momentum.
Noletheking
Hall of Fame
I'm just asking how good is he. Learn to readyou don't even know anything about FAA and yet say Djokovic will have be favorite with very challenging him for favorite status over next 3 years ?
EllieK
Hall of Fame
But Felix also knows Roger. He also practiced with Kokkinakis, and tsitsipas
a10best
Hall of Fame
It's a different Roger. lest you forget his horrid match against Albot. RF almost lost to Coric last year's Masters. RF 2018+ is susceptible. But FAA still makes some teenager errors so sure RF should be the favorite.
abmk
Bionic Poster
game..set..match
Semi-Pro
i say winnable because FAA appears to be really good on return of serve.
also let's not act like federer didn't lose to ********** at this year's AO. he's 37.....not the same roger we have come to know and love.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
that is different. Felix is young and naive so he won't learn as much as Federer is learing about Felix game. Federer is old and wise so he learns a lot more about felix than vice versa
And Even if Felix learns any theory, he isn't talented enough to implement it in practice. Learning or executing are two very different things.
Guys, how many threads do there have to be created about one player?
These 3 threads literally are all named "Felix Auger-Alliasime"
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/felix-auger-alliassime.631722/
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/felix-auger-aliassime.640425/
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/felix-auger-aliassime.623649/
There is only one true FAA-thread and that is this legendary one:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...rone-begins-for-felix-auger-aliassime.539325/
These 3 threads literally are all named "Felix Auger-Alliasime"
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/felix-auger-alliassime.631722/
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/felix-auger-aliassime.640425/
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/felix-auger-aliassime.623649/
There is only one true FAA-thread and that is this legendary one:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...rone-begins-for-felix-auger-aliassime.539325/
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
can't blame them. Felix is very exciting player. and that new Pure Aero 2019 he is using with that neon color string is insane hot looking
Tshooter
G.O.A.T.
Thanks for that subtle insight that everyone would have otherwise missed. Do you coach at the ATP level ? You should consider contacting Muglos. I’m sure he’ll be looking for another Coach in a day or two.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Appears to be yes, but Isner will likely show us how good or bad he is on ROS in due time. And of course I'm aware of all Federer's recent losses. Does not really change my opinion that if I was handicapping the matches I would say Federer has a much greater chance of beating Anderson than FAA does Isner, and I would not say FAA has a "winnable" match against Isner because winnable sort of implies that you're favouring FAA, but I would call it 50/50 at best for FAA. If we disagree that is fine.
Towser83
G.O.A.T.
Really hoping for a FAA vs Fed final, Fed playing a final vs a guy who wasn't born when he turned pro!! Now in the words of @MichaelNadal That would be epic!
HazBeen18
Rookie
Too early to say if he can challenge Fedalovic. But his match against an in-form Coric was very impressive... most impressive performance of his I've seen yet. Unlike some of the other younger players, he doesn't have any noticeable weaknesses and his mental game is surprisingly strong. But best of all... he problem solves. He has more than just Plan A (Hit the Ball as Hard as I can from the Baseline and Hope for the Best). Of all the young players, I believe he has the most potential. But I also feel Djokovic will continue to be the favorite at slams for the foreseeable future.
Dlabsiladan
New User
Well, if he wins a slam/slams, he’ll be only the third male of African descent to do so. That would be a good thing for tennis viewership overall. Many see tennis as an elitist, white sport, which is true for the most part. Look what Tiger and Serena (even though I hate her attitude) did for the ratings in their respective sports.
Deon Sanders
Legend
You just dont get it
A person that has never even been to Africa will make Africa great again
Dlabsiladan
New User
I am in agreement with this article. What I was saying, is that the overall tennis fan base would benefit from him winning. The sport needs all the help it can get, especially in the US.
Otacon
Hall of Fame
guanzishou
G.O.A.T.
He ought to ditch that Babolat toy and learn to generate his own power by using a more control oriented racquet. It will force him to fix his technique. He relies too much on the easy power Babolat racquet and he can't even control it and hit a lot of forehands long. He can learn a lot from De Minaur.
Sport
G.O.A.T.
De Miñaur has never beaten any member of the Big 3, nor has he been close to do so. Felix should get inspired by better Next Gen players than De Miñaur like Tsitsipas or Medvedev.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
he is not good
RelentlessAttack
Hall of Fame
Felix has the game as we saw early-mid 2019 but he doesn’t have the mindset yet. By the time Rogers cup came around he crumbled under the pressure and hasn’t found his game since. Future Gasquet at best unless he gets a good shrink.
He has some serious problems with his serve mechanics and ball toss. With a height of 6,4 he has a much bigger margin for error than the majority of players on tour yet his serve has been a disaster for almost the entire last year. I also question his coaching team. Who are these guys? He may have to consider a switch similar to his buddy Dennis who is absolutely on fire right now with Youzhny.
You’re right. 19yo, 21 in the world and was ranked 17th in October. He definitely has a ton of room to grow & improve but I don’t think you can say “he is not good.”
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