From Tennis Majors · · 1m 10s
Auger-Aliassime hires Federer's ex-coach
Auger-Aliassime starts new coaching chapter with Ljubicic, who keeps French federation role.
In brief
Auger-Aliassime starts new coaching chapter with Ljubicic, who keeps French federation role. Felix Auger-Aliassime hired Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer's former coach, to improve his performance after a post-Wimbledon slump. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Auger-Aliassime hires Ljubicic
Felix Auger-Aliassime announced on Instagram that he has started working with Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer’s former coach.
“Excited to start a new chapter with Ivan. Let’s get to work.”
Ljubicic keeps French federation role
Ljubicic retains his position as special advisor to the French federation, confirmed compatible with his new coaching duties.
“all the best for this new adventure, and looking forward to continuing ours.”
Auger-Aliassime's post-Wimbledon slump
Auger-Aliassime had early exits at the US Open and China Open, both defeats to Karen Khachanov, and only three wins in six tour-level matches since Wimbledon.
“the worst stretch of his season”
Ljubicic's coaching background
Ljubicic was world No. 3 with 10 titles and 426 tour-level wins, coached Federer from 2016 to 2022, producing three of Federer’s Grand Slam titles.
“his first-strike philosophy is a natural match for the way Auger-Aliassime wins matches.”
Auger-Aliassime's ranking challenge
Auger-Aliassime sits fifth in ATP rankings but is 15th in the Race, needing to defend points for the ATP Finals and Brussels 250.
“he is only 15th in the Race”
First tournament with Ljubicic
Auger-Aliassime’s first tournament with Ljubicic is the Shanghai Masters, where he aims to improve his performance.
“The pair have already begun working together in Monte-Carlo.”
What matters most
Felix Auger-Aliassime hired Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer's former coach, to improve his performance after a post-Wimbledon slump.
