Canadian · Montreal, Canada · Born 8 August 2000Canada's highly-talented dual-nationality star who turned professional at 15 and reached the top 10.
Felix Auger-Aliassime was born on 8 August 2000 in Montréal, Quebec, to a Togolese father and French-Canadian mother. He turned professional at 15 and was heralded as one of the game's great prospects. After several near-misses at the ATP level, he broke through with his first titles in 2022 and became a top-10 player. He was part of Canada's historic Davis Cup triumph in 2022. FAA is known for his athleticism, explosive serve, and improving consistency. He chose to represent Canada rather than Togo, cementing his identity as one of the new generation of Canadian tennis stars alongside Shapovalov.
Becoming the first Canadian men's singles player to reach the ATP top 10 rankings.
He turned professional at just 15, making him one of the youngest players ever to do so in the modern ATP era.
Did You Know?How They Played
Auger-Aliassime possesses a powerful baseline game anchored by one of the fastest serves on tour, regularly exceeding 140 mph. His aggressive forehand and improved backhand allow him to dictate rallies from the back of the court. He combines raw power with improving court positioning and has developed a more complete all-court game as he has matured.
Lasting Impact
As one of tennis's promising young stars, Auger-Aliassime has helped elevate Canadian tennis alongside players like Denis Shapovalov and Bianca Andreescu.
Career Honours
- Davis Cup 2022
- ATP Finals 2022
Canadian Athletes