Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime announced on Friday afternoon that he has split with longtime coach Frederic Fontang.
Auger-Aliassime is coming off a five-set loss to Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday. It was the longest quarter-final match ever played at the All England Club.
“After nearly ten years of working together, it has recently been decided that Wimbledon would be my last tournament with Frederic by my side as my coach,” said Auger-Aliassime in a statement on social media.
“Today, I want to express my deepest respect, gratitude, and admiration for his dedication and the passion he brought every single day to helping me achieve my goals.
“Since I was 16 years old, he has guided my development and helped me experience incredible moments through this sport. He has also been by my side during the toughest moments of my career. In those difficult times, I always found in him the calm, composure, and wisdom I needed to overcome those challenges. Looking back today, I can say that beyond being an outstanding coach, he has been a true mentor throughout my journey into adulthood.
“Fred, thank you for leading by example throughout all these years together. I wouldn’t be the player I am today without you.
“I wish you nothing but the very best in your future endeavors.”
He is currently ranked at No. 4 in the world.
Since turning pro in 2017, the Montreal, Que., native has won nine singles titles on the ATP Tour, with his most recent at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier.
Auger-Aliassime has reached the semifinals twice at the U.S. Open and the quarter-finals twice at the Wimbledon and once each at the Australian Open and Roland Garros.
