Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime surges to world No. 13 after reaching the U.S. Open semifinals, his first Grand Slam final-four since 2021.
A Major Rankings Boost
Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime climbed to No. 13 in the world rankings on Monday, following a standout performance at the U.S. Open in New York. The 25-year-old Montrealer jumped 14 places, making him the highest-ranked Canadian man on the ATP Tour.
Breakthrough Performance in New York
Auger-Aliassime reached his first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021, defeating top contenders including third seed Alexander Zverev, 15th seed Andrey Rublev, and eighth seed Alex de Minaur. His run ended Friday in a four-set loss to then-world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Significance for Canadian Tennis
The deep run highlights a resurgence for Auger-Aliassime, who once peaked at No. 6 in 2022 but has since battled inconsistency and injuries. His return to form provides a morale boost for Canadian tennis, as compatriots Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo also continue to climb the ATP rankings.
Tournament Context and Global Shifts
The U.S. Open concluded with Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeating Sinner in the men’s final, reclaiming the world No. 1 spot. On the women’s side, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka secured her second consecutive U.S. Open title, maintaining her place atop the WTA rankings.
Why This Moment Matters
For Auger-Aliassime, this achievement signals both resilience and renewed momentum. His strong showing not only lifted him in the standings but also reestablished him as a serious contender at Grand Slams. Canadian tennis fans are hopeful this marks the beginning of a consistent return to the sport’s elite tier.
Looking Ahead
The Montreal native will now turn his focus to the upcoming indoor hard-court season, where he has historically performed well. With renewed confidence and a higher ranking, Auger-Aliassime enters the final stretch of 2025 as one of the ATP’s most intriguing comeback stories.
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