“I’m still going through complicated times,” Felix Auger-Aliassime opens up on a difficult 2023 as he approaches the fag end of the season with a negative record
The Canadian Tennis Star grapples with lingering knee troubles and reflects on a challenging year.
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Felix Auger Aliassime (Credit: ATP Tour)
Félix Auger-Aliassime openly discussed his ongoing physical challenges, particularly with his knee in a recent interview. The world’s 14th-ranked player recently withdrew from the Davis Cup with Canada, claiming ongoing health difficulties as the cause for his withdrawal.
In a heartfelt interview with Quebec media, Auger-Aliassime opened up about the challenges he has faced throughout the year. He explained, “There were several things, but it started with the knee.”
The admission by the Canadian sheds insight on the physical toll that professional tennis can exact on sportsmen, even those at the summit of the sport. According to Auger-Aliassime’s statement, his knee difficulties have been a source of concern all season, hampering his effectiveness and perhaps influencing his win-loss record.
“The knee has been a very big problem this year. I’m coming to the end a little, I managed to return to competition last month without pain,” he said.
Auger-Aliassime’s continuous troubles serve as a reminder of the physical demands and challenges that professional athletes encounter. While the tennis season has seen many victories and accomplishments, it has also seen many injuries and disappointments, revealing the true character and fortitude of these sportsmen.
Félix Auger-Aliassime’s heartwarming visit to Sainte-Justine hospital brightens spirits
Félix Auger-Aliassime paid a heartfelt visit to the patients and committed employees at Montreal’s Sainte-Justine Hospital. This visit was part of the hospital’s continuing “Voir Grand” (Dream Big) fundraising campaign. Auger-Aliassime’s participation in this great cause originates from his position as a spokesperson for the Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to assisting the CHU Sainte-Justine, a renowned mother-and-child hospital.
In June, the Canadian accepted the job of ambassador for the Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation, citing his personal connection to the hospital as motivation. Félix Auger-Aliassime was born in Sainte-Justine Hospital, and his passion for helping families dealing with illness has driven his commitment to the organization.
The Sainte-Justine Hospital shared wonderful moments from Auger-Aliassime’s visit to their Cancer Center on Instagram. The post included photos of the tennis star interacting with patients and staff, as well as a particular encounter with an 8-year-old cancer sufferer.
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