WATCH: Felix Auger-Aliassime breaks down hugging his dad after winning Canada its maiden Davis Cup title

WATCH: Felix Auger-Aliassime breaks down hugging his dad after winning Canada its maiden Davis Cup title

Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrate the Davis Cup victory of Canada with his father

Canada won the 2022 Davis Cup title by beating Australia this Sunday. Also known as the ‘World Cup of Tennis’, Davis Cup is the most prestigious tennis tournament. This is the first time Canada has won the trophy. They came very close in 2019 but were defeated by Spain in the final.

Felix Auger-Aliassime played an important role in helping his team win this title. He defeated the Australian Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4 which was the last match of this tournament this year.

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All of the Canadian nations were emotional after the win. Felix Auger-Aliassime went to his father to celebrate the victory. Both the father-son duo were emotional at the moment. A fan of the World No.6 captured the moment and shared it on social media.

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“Félix in tears in his dad’s arms, just after his victory and the coronation of his country,” the caption in English read. (Translated through Google Translate).

Felix Auger-Aliassime have won the biggest prize of his career till now. He is sure to take Canadian tennis forward. It will also give him new confidence as he will kickstart his 2023 season.

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Social Media is showering love on Felix Auger-Aliassime and his father

Felix Auger-Aliassime with his father (Image Credit: The Cardinal Facts)

As the forehand return of Alex de Minaur landed out of the court, Felix Auger-Aliassime threw his racquet. He landed on the court with his back on the floor as his teammates pounced upon him. The Canadian players and the nation were ecstatic.

There was an outburst of emotions in the stadium as Canada celebrated its maiden Davis Cup victory. There was a flood of congratulatory messages on social media. Many reactions are also coming in on the above post.

“The athlete of the year in Canada!” the caption in English read. (Translated through Google Translate).

“What a year for Felix,” the caption in English read. (Translated through Google Translate).

“So touching… We love our Felix!” the caption in English read. (Translated through Google Translate).

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“Both know all the hours of training that brought them to this victory! Well done Felix! Well done your dad!!” the caption in English read. (Translated through Google Translate).

“We admire you,” the caption in English read. (Translated through Google Translate).

This victory will be cherished by millions of Canadian tennis fans for many more years. Denis Shapovalov, Vasek Pospisil, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexis Galarneau, and Gabriel Diallo have with their captain Frank Dancevic become heroes.

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