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Felix Auger-Aliassime states what he wants to learn from Roger Federer’s old coach after hiring him

Felix Auger-Aliassime has made a bold coaching change ahead of the Shanghai Masters, hiring Ivan Ljubičić, the former mentor of Roger Federer who helped guide the Swiss legend to three Grand Slam titles. The 26-year-old Canadian parted ways with his longtime coach, Frédéric Fontang, after a quarterfinal loss at Wimbledon to Novak Djokovic earlier this year.

Auger-Aliassime, who has struggled with consistency on hard courts this season—including an early exit at the China Open—has set his sights on elevating his game under Ljubičić’s guidance, particularly in high-pressure moments. He previously worked with Toni Nadal, Rafael Nadal’s uncle, and cited the Spanish coach’s emphasis on daily discipline as a key influence during his early career.

Despite missing opportunities to capitalize on injuries to top rivals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Auger-Aliassime remains focused on his own standards, aiming to bridge the gap between his current results and his ultimate ambitions on the tour.

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