▲ Felix Auger, number 30 of the ranking world, won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in 2023Photo courtesy AMT
Adriana Diaz Reyes
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La Jornada Newspaper
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, p. a10
Acapulco, Gro., Felix Auger arrived in Acapulco and immediately raised his hand when he was asked to attend the symbolic delivery of houses for victims of the port due to the hurricane Otiswhich occurred in October 2023.
The Canadian tennis player, linked to social causes for four years, did not hesitate to go to one of the most affected areas, where a construction company is building new homes in coordination with authorities of the Mexican Tennis Open.
I am happy to participate in this tournament that brings a lot of hope and life to the people of this place. It is very important and positive that players from many countries are here and give a message of confidence for this beautiful beach. Whenever possible we have to give a hand to those who need it, he commented.
The number 30 of ranking World Cup celebrated that both the tennis players and the organizers did not give up on holding the tournament despite the destruction suffered in the sports complex.
At least for a week people will have the opportunity to watch good tennis and profits will also be generated that will help the recovery of Acapulco. Mexico is a great place to play because the crowd is very warm, plus the main arena is spectacular.
In six years as a professional, Auger has earned more than $12 million in earnings. In 2022 he even occupied the sixth place in the ranking world, which did not make him forget the origin of his career.
I started with very little from the age of five, having my father as a coach. I would not have achieved so much without his advice and that is why I try to help those who need it most, he shared.
The 23-year-old player’s goal is to give back a little of what the white sport has given him, which is why, for four years, he has been donating $15 for every point earned for the education of young people in Togo, place of birth of his father.
It’s amazing to see the impact you can make with just a little help. For me, supporting the people of Togo is very important because my father was born there and formed his values.
The tennis player, who won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in 2023, grew up admiring Roger Federer, with whom he shares a birthday; They even trained together in Dubai in the 2017 season.
Felix, who has won five titles in his career and won matches against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Hulger Rune, will participate in the Open with the aim of obtaining the greatest number of matches possible.
If you ask me, I would like to lift the trophy because I feel good and I trained hard; However, it will be a complicated task taking into account the quality of the players. The most important thing, apart from the sporting aspect, is that this tournament gives people hope.
2024-02-27 08:19:47
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