Felix Auger-Aliassime mirrors Rafael Nadal's early-season brilliance

Felix Auger-Aliassime is again within the top-20! The 24-year-old Canadian has gained 16 matches this season, main the Tour in that section. Felix reached three ATP finals within the opening two months of the season.

Thus, Felix grew to become the fifth participant to attain that since 2014, becoming a member of Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, David Ferrer and Cameron Norrie on the unique record. Auger-Aliassime began the season on the United Cup earlier than lifting a trophy in Adelaide.

The Canadian skilled an early loss on the Australian Open earlier than bouncing again in Montpellier. The 24-year-old prevailed over Aleksandar Kovacevic for his second title of the season from as many finals.

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Felix suffered an early loss in Rotterdam and fell within the Doha semi-final after an amazing battle with Andrey Rublev. Auger-Aliassime bounced again in Dubai and reached his third ultimate of the season. He fell to Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight units, settling for the runner-up spot.

Rafael Nadal performed three tournaments within the opening two months of the 2014 season and picked up three title matches. World no. 1 conquered Doha and Rio de Janeiro whereas dropping the Australian Open ultimate to Stan Wawrinka.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Montpellier 2025© Stream screenshot

Eight years later, Rafa repeated that and went even additional! The veteran claimed an ATP 250 crown in Melbourne earlier than profitable his second Australian Open title. The Spaniard took a few weeks off the court docket and returned in Acapulco, profitable one other title and increasing his streak.

Marin Cilic made a sluggish begin to the 2014 season, scoring 4 wins within the opening three tournaments. Nevertheless, the Croat raised his stage throughout the swing in February and embraced three consecutive finals. Marin conquered Zagreb and Delray Seashore, whereas dropping the Rotterdam ultimate.

A yr after Nadal and Cilic, David Ferrer took cost in 2015. The Spaniard conquered Doha, Rio de Janeiro and Acapulco for 3 ATP titles after solely two months of the brand new season. Cameron Norrie made a stunning look on the record in 2023.

The Briton reached the ultimate at the start of the season in Auckland. He stepped in on clay in February and competed within the title matches in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.