Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has ended his long-standing coaching partnership with Frederic Fontang following his five-set defeat by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter-finals, the world number seven said on Friday.
The split ends a decade-long relationship that began when Fontang started coaching Auger-Aliassime at the age of 16.
During their time together, Auger-Aliassime won nine ATP singles titles and rose to a career-high world ranking of number four.
“After nearly ten years of working together, it has recently been decided that Wimbledon would be my last tournament with Frederic by my side as my coach,” Auger-Aliassime wrote on Instagram.
“Since I was 16 years old, he has guided my development and helped me experience incredible moments through this sport. He has also been by my side during the toughest moments of my career.
“In those difficult times, I always found in him the calm, composure, and wisdom I needed to overcome those challenges. Looking back today, I can say that beyond being an outstanding coach, he has been a true mentor throughout my journey into adulthood.”
