Felix Auger-Aliassime has introduced the tip of his long-standing partnership with coach Frédéric Fontang, bringing to an in depth almost a decade of working collectively.
The Canadian revealed that Wimbledon was their remaining event collectively, ending a training relationship that started when he was simply 16 years previous.
In a heartfelt assertion shared on social media, Auger-Aliassime thanked Fontang for the position he performed in each his profession and private improvement.
“After almost ten years of working collectively, it has lately been determined that Wimbledon can be my final event with Frédéric by my facet as my coach.”
The world No. 28 mirrored on the numerous highs they shared, in addition to the troublesome moments Fontang helped him overcome.
“He has additionally been by my facet throughout the hardest moments of my profession. In these troublesome instances, I all the time present in him the calm, composure, and knowledge I wanted to beat these challenges.”
Auger-Aliassime mentioned Fontang was greater than only a coach.
“Wanting again immediately, I can say that past being an impressive coach, he has been a real mentor all through my journey into maturity.”
He ended his message by thanking Fontang for every little thing they achieved collectively.
“Fred, thanks for main by instance all through all these years collectively. I wouldn’t be the participant I’m immediately with out you.”
Whereas Auger-Aliassime has but to announce who will exchange Fontang, the choice marks the tip of one of many ATP Tour’s longest-running player-coach partnerships.
