Felix Auger-Aliassime treasures his time playing for Canada in the Davis Cup, but this year he won’t be participating. The finals hold extra significance as Rafael Nadal plans to conclude his illustrious career at this event in Malaga, Spain. However, Nadal has made it clear that he will only participate if he’s physically fit to help Spain win.
Last year, Canada surprised everyone by winning their first Davis Cup title, and Auger-Aliassime was a key player in that victory. He amazed fans by defeating Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 during the group stage. Fans might think missing such an important player could affect Canada’s chances this year.
Auger-Aliassime’s Decision:
After helping Canada beat Germany and Italy last year, and then clinching the final against Australia alongside Denis Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime became an essential part of the team. Yet despite his success on court, he has chosen to focus on other priorities now.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ca Felix Auger-Aliassime | 24 | 2,075 | 20 - 13 |
He is deeply committed to supporting educational projects in Togo, his father’s homeland. “The season is very long,” he explains. “We have tough choices between tournaments and humanitarian work.” This November, he’ll continue these efforts instead of joining the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
Frank Dancevic understands Auger-Aliassime’s choice but admits it might weaken their team’s chances for another title win. Milos Raonic steps in as a replacement; known for his incredible serves during his prime years—though injuries have slowed him down lately.
Raonic isn’t at his peak anymore but remains a formidable opponent thanks to that powerful serve he’s famous for. What do you think about these changes?
