Rising Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime said on Saturday he was determined to “improve and improve” in a bid to continue the wave of success he enjoyed during the closing stages of 2022. The year-old said his brilliant form at the end of the season had nothing to do with luck and was all down to his preparation. The world number six won three tournaments in October and November before leading Canada to Davis Cup glory as they defeated Australia in the final.
He said he wanted to take that form into the Australian summer.
“When you’ve got it, you try to ride that wave while it lasts, or at least try to see what works and try to get on with what works as best you can,” Auger-Aliassime said at a news conference.
“I feel like momentum plays a big role on your confidence.
“It’s been great for me these past few months. I’d like to understand why it’s happening, right?
“I’m trying to mimic it, not just think it’s some kind of stars aligning or some kind of luck that you’re just trying to surf.
“I think there are reasons behind success – I feel like it’s about understanding why you’re constantly succeeding and trying to do it again.”
The Canadian number one, who is seeded second in Adelaide behind Novak Djokovic, said he was constantly analyzing his game to try and improve.
“With wins and losses, I’m all the time trying to see what works and what doesn’t,” he said. “Then I try to improve and improve and improve.
“But the last couple of months it’s been working really well for me, so hopefully that will continue. I’m confident with the way I’ve trained, with the way I’ve prepared.
“My body feels good. So does my mind. I am confident that I can continue to play tennis well.”
Auger-Aliassime plays a qualifier in the first round.
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