July 11 (Reuters) – Felix \u2060Auger-Aliassime has parted ways with longtime coach \u2060Frederic Fontang following the Canadian’s five-set \u200cdefeat to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.<\/p>\n
Under Fontang’s guidance, Auger-Aliassime won nine ATP singles titles and climbed to \u200ba career-high ranking of world \u2060number four.<\/p>\n
The split \u2060brings an end to a decade-long partnership that \u2060began \u200cwhen Fontang started coaching Auger-Aliassime at the age of 16.<\/p>\n
“After nearly ten \u2060years of working together, it has recently \u200bbeen decided \u200cthat Wimbledon would be my last tournament \u2060with Frederic \u200bby my side as my coach,” Auger-Aliassime said in an Instagram post on Friday.<\/p>\n
“Since I was \u206016 years old, he has \u200bguided my development and helped me experience incredible moments through this sport. He has also been \u2060by my side during the toughest moments of my career.<\/p>\n
“In those difficult times, I always found in him the calm, composure, and \u200bwisdom I needed to overcome \u2060those challenges. Looking back today, I can say \u200bthat beyond being an \u200coutstanding coach, he has been \u200ba true mentor throughout my journey into adulthood.”<\/p>\n
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