# Auger-Aliassime hires Federer's ex-coach

> Auger-Aliassime starts new coaching chapter with Ljubicic, who keeps French federation role.
- Title: Auger-Aliassime hires Federer's ex-coach · Tennis Majors
- Summary: Auger-Aliassime starts new coaching chapter with Ljubicic, who keeps French federation role. Felix Auger-Aliassime hired Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer's…
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- Published: 2026-10-02T20:48:41+00:00
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- Topics: auger-aliassime, ivan ljubicic, roger federer, french federation, atp, tennis, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Felix Auger-Aliassime hired Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer's former coach, to improve his performance after a post-Wimbledon slump.