Something surprisingly was missing Happy Auger-Also in the Canadians’ opening game at the United Cup against Chile. Like the world number 29. subsequently announced, his knee is bothering him again.
von tennisnet.com
last edited: January 1, 2024, 4:58 p.m
Despite knee problems, Felix Auger-Aliassime still hopes to play in the United Cup.
Even though Felix Auger-Aliassime was sorely missed in the individual game, Canada still managed to win 2-1 against Chile at the start of the United Cup in Australia thanks to a strong performance from Leylah Fernandez.
As the 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime now announced, he had to cancel the singles match against Nicolas Jarry due to an injury: “I really wanted to play. I’m already on December 24th. came so that I could prepare perfectly. In the last few days my left knee has reacted again, which resulted in renewed pain,” said last year’s Davis Cup winner.
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In order to still get the necessary match practice before the Australian Open, he sees an advantage in taking part in the United Cup: “I think that’s the advantage of a team event. Then the second player takes his turn and can play. I can then check during the event whether I’m ready to play again.”
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