Félix Auger-Aliassime
Canadian tennis player, US Open quarterfinalist

Born
August 8th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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An accomplished tennis player achieved significant milestones in the ATP circuit. Began playing tennis at an early age and quickly emerged as a promising talent. Reached the quarterfinals of the US Open in 2021, marking the best performance at a Grand Slam tournament. Won multiple ATP titles and consistently ranked among the top players globally. Demonstrated strong performances in various international competitions and represented Canada in the Davis Cup.
Reached US Open quarterfinals in 2021
Won several ATP singles titles
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