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January 14, 2026
‘It opened my eyes’: Félix Auger-Aliassime on tennis, Togo and his father’s journey
The world No 7 on his teenage trip to west Africa, his fundraising efforts and finding his form ahead of the Australian Open
TL;DR
- Félix Auger-Aliassime visited Togo at 13, experiencing the realities of his father's upbringing and gaining perspective.
- He has partnered with humanitarian aid organization Care since 2020, supporting thousands in Togo through his #FAAPointsForChange initiative.
- The initiative, which includes a donation for each point won and a tripling of funds by BNP Paribas, has benefited over 2,700 people.
- Funds are invested in initiatives such as providing school supplies, sports equipment, and scholarships for higher education.
- Auger-Aliassime overcame a career slump in late 2024, improving his game and rankings.
- He achieved a strong resurgence in the latter half of 2025, reaching his second career Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open and winning a title in Brussels.
- He is now considered a contender for major titles, positioned within the world's top five.
- At 25, he is approaching veteran status in tennis, having become the youngest male player to win an ATP Challenger match at 14.
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