Félix Auger-Aliassime has long been one of the more measured and reflective players on the ATP Tour. He is desperate to achieve his potential, but the Canadian also understands that improvement is often a long process and remaining patient is essential.
That is what made his reaction to defeat at the French Open so striking. As the fourth seed reeled from his desperate quarter‑final loss against Flavio Cobolli, fully conscious of the fact that he had missed a great opportunity, Auger‑Aliassime was as distraught in public after a defeat as he has ever been. His patience had run out.
