Felix Auger-Aliassime drastic on Jannik Sinner: "Untouchable, but there is a way…"

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner&#8217s rival in the semifinals of the US Open, initially uses irony to talk about the Azure in the press conference: “Strengths and weaknesses? Jannik, he doesn&#8217t have many strengths. I see many weaknesses in his game…” he said laughing. But the Canadian tennis player does not come across as surrendering, on the contrary: “What about Jannik’s game? Sometimes he is untouchable. But honestly in the next match I will not focus on my opponent but more on myself. I have to play at a high level, regardless of what I want to do tactically. There’s no other way to beat him”.

“He has improved a lot – continued Auger-Aliassime -. Every time I am asked, I give him credit. When someone puts in the effort and improves and gets to that level, you just have to take your hat off to them. Obviously that&#8217s what I hope to do in my career as well, improve in that way”.

“Obviously the best scenario would have been to win against him in Cincinnati and now at least to play him here in New York. We hadn&#8217t played in a few years so now I know better what to expect, I understood how he plays today compared to 2022, I was able to feel his game”, explained the North American.

The best scenario would be to win against him here in New York.

“Now I can really prepare and say ‘this is what is expected and I can go into the court knowing it’. It&#8217s stronger physically now. More accurate serve and forehand, the backhand always consistent, the response always good, deep. These are the main things”.