Felix Auger-Aliassime Slams Tennis Players Complaining About Schedule

"I don't know how guys don't enjoy it, to be honest. I think they lost perspective completely. I get that you can get tired. I'm tired, too. I do trips around and I go see different circumstances around the world. I mean, we're just lucky and blessed," said Auger-Aliassime.

He concluded, "In my humble opinion, every day I wake up and I enjoy. I enjoy that I'm here. Even if I lose matches, it's okay, I'm p****d for a day. I don't know. If you want to play less tournaments, stay home. Nobody's forcing you to be here."

Auger-Aliassime's comments come in response to a growing debate within the ATP and WTA players campaigning for a shorter schedule. Auger-Aliassime is more closely aligned with Novak Djokovic and Qinwen Zheng 's sentiment. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz are among the most notable players calling for a shorter schedule.

2025 ATP Finals

While Auger-Aliassime's confidence is at an all-time high, he realizes the daunting task of facing Sinner in the semifinal later today. "This is a high-value tournament for players," Auger-Aliassime said.

"It's like a grand finale, and when you have a look at the list of champions, there have been many No. 1s. If you want to be in the finals to be in that position to fight for the title, so yeah, I'm going to have to go through a great player to do that… I'm going to take my chance if I have it."

Sinner has a 4-2 lead over Auger-Aliassime in head-to-head matches. Earlier this week, Sinner defeated Auger-Aliassime in the first match of round-robin group play at the 2025 ATP Finals: 7-5, 6-1.

The 2025 Nitto ATP Finals runs through Sunday, November 16.