Auger-Aliassime parts ways with long-time coach Fontang after Wimbledon exit

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AdvertisementAdvertisementJul 7, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada serves the ball during his match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day nine at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images11 Jul 2026 02:07PM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST July 11 : Felix Auger-Aliassime has parted ways with longtime coach Frederic Fontang following the Canadian's five-set defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.Under Fontang's guidance, Auger-Aliassime won nine ATP singles titles and climbed to a career-high ranking of world number four.The split brings an end to a decade-long partnership that began when Fontang started coaching Auger-Aliassime at the age of 16."After nearly ten years of working together, it has recently been decided that Wimbledon would be my last tournament with Frederic by my side as my coach," Auger-Aliassime said in an Instagram post on Friday.Show MoreShow Less"Since I was 16 years old, he has guided my development and helped me experience incredible moments through this sport. He has also been by my side during the toughest moments of my career."In those difficult times, I always found in him the calm, composure, and wisdom I needed to overcome those challenges. Looking back today, I can say that beyond being an outstanding coach, he has been a true mentor throughout my journey into adulthood."Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST