Felix Auger-Aliassime enters the 2026 season with a clear objective.
The 25-year-old wants to prove he belongs at the very top of men's tennis and chase a Major trophy.
Felix almost dropped out from the top-30 last summer. He raised his level during the American hard-court swing and wrapped up the season in the top-5 for the first time in a career following the ATP Finals semi-final.
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One of the Tour's most explosive athletes is now fully focused on delivering his best tennis when it matters most - on the most notable stage at Majors, where he has yet to reach the final.
A two-time US Open semi-finalist understands exactly what it takes to survive the physical and mental grind of seven best-of-five encounters, likely against the word's finest opponents.
His aggressive mindset, heavy serve and willingness to play on the front foot give him the weapons to challenge anyone. However, the consistency remains the key to turning potential into silverware.
That was nt always the case in the past, with Auger-Aliassime embracing 14 straight Majors without a quarter-final after reaching three in a row during his finest streak.
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With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz setting the benchmark at the sport's biggest events, Felix knows the margin for error is razor-thin. Still, he is eager to embrace the challenge while understanding what it takes to embrace the Major glory.
The Canadian will try to rise above an increasingly competitive field and add his name to tennis history. As 2026 begins, Auger-Aliassime is ready to test himself against the very best.
Sinner and Alcaraz are the favorite in Melbourne, but no one will want to see world no. 5 on the other side of the net if he displays all of his weapons.
"I know that winning a Major would demand everything from me, and that I have to give my all. It's clear that I'm a powerful player, with an aggressive and courageous game, always looking to move forward.
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I need everything to be 100% effective. My serve to be excellent, and I have to do everything else with a very high level of consistency if I want to win seven matches in a row.
There's a lot of competition, spectacular players who will be fighting for this goal, but the challenge is the same for everyone: you have to be the best of the best," Felix Auger-Aliassime said.
