Felix Auger-Aliassime delivers a heartfelt speech as the runner-up. He begins by congratulating the winner, Andrey Rublev, and expresses gratitude towards the audience and tournament organizers. Auger-Aliassime acknowledges his struggles during the match but commends his opponent for being a great player. He shares his love for playing in Madrid and expresses appreciation for the city, the tournament, and the fans. The trophy for the finalist is presented to Felix Auger-Aliassime by the President of the Mutua Madrid Open group. Throughout his speech, Auger-Aliassime maintains a gracious and sportsmanlike attitude, making for an inspiring moment in the final of the 2024 Madrid Open.
Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2024
Now ranked no.35, the Canadian played his last contest on the 5th of May when he lost to world no.8 Andrey Rublev 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the final in Madrid (draw).
During this season the Canadian owns a composed 16-11 record. Felix Auger-Aliassime’s latest run in Madrid was the best achievement of his season.
He is also scheduled to play in Lyon (Open Parc) on the 19th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 26th of May.
