Who is Felix Auger-Aliassime? Alex Eala's US Open mixed doubles partner

For the first time in her career, Alexandra “Alex” Eala will compete in the US Open Grand Slam mixed doubles event after receiving a wildcard spot.

The Filipina tennis star will make the milestone even more special as she teams up with fellow history-maker and Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime, currently ranked No. 4 in the world.

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Who really is Auger-Aliassime?

At just 26, Auger-Aliassime, often called “FAA,” is already one of the most accomplished Canadian players in tennis history. The Montreal-born star has climbed as high as No. 4 in the ATP rankings and owns nine career singles titles, making him the most decorated Canadian player of the Open Era.

In 2019, an 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime became the youngest player to break into the Top 25 since Lleyton Hewitt in 1999. He later added another notable name to his team, working with Rafael Nadal’s longtime coach and uncle, Toni Nadal, from 2021 to 2024.

During his time working with the elder Nadal, Auger-Aliassime reached the 2021 US Open semifinals before bowing out to eventual champion Daniil Medvedev in three sets. Despite the loss, Auger-Aliassime emerged as the first Canadian man to reach the Final Four in New York in the Open Era.

Auger-Aliassime has also made a name for himself in mixed doubles, winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside fellow Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski.

Ahead of the 2026 US Open, Auger-Aliassime is known as a formidable hard-court player, having won eight of his nine ATP singles titles on the surface, including his most recent title at the ATP 250 in Montpellier last February.

From one history-maker for his nation to another, Auger-Aliassime and Eala are set to join forces in this year’s US Open mixed doubles competition.

Alex Eala's Season recap (singles)

North American swing

• Cincinnati Open — Round of 32
• Canadian Open — Round of 16
• DC Open — Champion

Grass-court swing

• Wimbledon (Grand Slam) — Round of 16
• Bad Homburg Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32
• Berlin Tennis Open (WTA 500) — Semifinals
• HSBC Championships (WTA 500) — Round of 16
• Birmingham Open (WTA 125) — Champion

Clay-court swing

• French Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• Italian Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 32
• Madrid Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Stuttgart Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32
• Linz Open (WTA 500) — Round of 16

Sunshine Swing

• Miami Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16
• Indian Wells Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16

Middle East Swing

• Dubai Tennis Championships (WTA 1000) — Quarterfinals
• Qatar Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500) — Quarterfinals

Philippine Women’s Open (WTA 125) — Quarterfinals

Australian Swing

• Australian Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• ASB Classic (WTA 250) — Semifinals

Eala will next compete at the Cincinnati Open, where she has earned a first-round bye.

—JKC, GMA News