Roger Federer is always intrigued by the new upcoming players, and he likes to have a close look at them during the winter break in Dubai where he prepares for the upcoming season.
Back in 2017, Roger invited Felix Auger Aliassime in the Emirates, and he was immediately impressed with the youngster that reminded him of Nadal and Hewitt.
Why Auger Aliassime is special
During a recent interview, Federer commented
“I saw right away that he had something special when I trained with him in Dubai. The way he manages to accelerate with the forehand and backhand, his footwork is excellent. He gets to slip on hard. This is the new generation; they are less afraid than us. I like his attitude. We saw with Hewitt and Nadal mentally strong young people; we can put Felix in this category.”
Felix is currently in Monte Carlo where he has elected his residence, and he is expected to get a wild card for the main draw.
SPECIAL FELIX
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