Overview

• Sam Aliassime emigrated from Togo to Quebec at 26, a sacrifice Félix says forged his work ethic and outlook.
• Coached by his father from age four to 13, Auger-Aliassime then entered Tennis Canada’s National Training Centre in Montreal.
• Sam founded tennis programs, including Académie Aliassime, and still offers guidance on season planning after stepping back from daily coaching.
• Marie Auger, a child psychology teacher, emphasized education and a balanced childhood, later taking a 2022 sabbatical to travel with her son on tour.
• New pieces published during Auger-Aliassime’s 2025 US Open semifinal run highlight that his divorced parents still operate as a unified “family project,” with Sam also noting his son’s visibility has encouraged more Black youth to play tennis.