Auger-Aliassime Ranks No. 13 After US Open
- Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime achieved a significant ranking boost, rising to No.
- The 25-year-old from Montreal reached the Grand Slam semifinals for the first time since the 2021 US Open, demonstrating a return to peak form.
- Auger-Aliassime's run ultimately ended in a four-set defeat to then-world No.
Auger-Aliassime reaches Career Milestone at US Open, Climbs to No. 13
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Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime achieved a significant ranking boost, rising to No. 13 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings on September 4, 2023, following a strong showing at the US Open. This marks his highest ranking since reaching a career-high of No. 6 in 2022.
Breakthrough Run to Semifinals
The 25-year-old from Montreal reached the Grand Slam semifinals for the first time since the 2021 US Open, demonstrating a return to peak form. His path to the final four included impressive victories over seeded players: third seed Alexander Zverev, 15th seed Andrey Rublev, and eighth seed Alex de Minaur.
Sinner and Alcaraz Dominate Final Stages
Auger-Aliassime’s run ultimately ended in a four-set defeat to then-world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Sinner would later fall to Carlos Alcaraz in the final, with Alcaraz subsequently claiming the No. 1 ranking.
Canadian Contingent Sees Ranking Shifts
Other Canadian players also experienced ranking adjustments after the tournament. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ontario, improved his position by three spots to No. 26 after reaching the third round. Conversely, Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo dropped two places to No. 35 following a second-round exit.