“Biggest scammer I’ve ever seen” – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s struggles continue with disappointing home event exit, receives backlash

Tennis fans across the world were stunned as Canadian tennis sensation Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered yet another setback in his recent streak of setbacks. Auger-Aliassime’s quest for redemption at the 2023 Canadian Open was cut short by Australian qualifier Max Purcell, leaving fans and observers coping with his surprising on-court troubles.

Purcell’s dominant performance crushed Auger-Aliassime’s expectations. The Australian showed excellent control on his first serve, allowing only three points to slip through, and held his footing without giving up a single break point. Purcell’s 6-4, 6-4 victory was a monument to his unwavering dominance throughout the match.

This latest defeat follows Auger-Aliassime’s shocking loss to Yosuke Watanuki in the Citi Open last week. The 23-year-old’s season win-loss record is now an even 13-13, highlighting the striking contrast to his spectacular achievement in prior years.

Auger-Aliassime’s high points, including as his remarkable run to the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters in March, appear to have gone from memory as he tries to find his footing. His season has been marred by early exits, with first-round exits at the French Open and Wimbledon Championships emphasizing his persistent difficulties.

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Fans express their discontentment with Felix Auger-Aliassime

The Canadian’s abrupt deterioration in form has not gone unnoticed by his ardent fan following. Fans who had formerly cheered him on to great victories vented their displeasure and frustration on social media networks. The unexpected turn of events has spurred debate among fans, commentators, and specialists, all of whom are trying to figure out why Auger-Aliassime is struggling to recapture his winning touch. Let us see some of their responses:

Auger-Aliassime’s recent problems have many puzzled, given his amazing success last season when he won all four of his singles titles and surged to a career-high World No. 6 rating. Concern and uncertainty have replaced the enthusiasm and anticipation that previously accompanied the budding star’s every move.

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