Every word Felix Auger-Aliassime said on court after beating Alexander Bublik to reach the Paris Masters final

Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 25-year-old Canadian ninth seed, secured a hard-fought 7-6(3), 6-4 victory over Alexander Bublik in the Rolex Paris Masters semifinal on November 1, 2025, at La Défense Arena. The win propelled him into his second Masters 1000 final (after Madrid 2024) and vaulted him into the final qualifying spot for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, leapfrogging Lorenzo Musetti by 90 points—he now needs a title to clinch it outright.

On-court, Auger-Aliassime’s words were a mix of gracious banter with Bublik, immediate post-match reflections, and a heartfelt interview with Sky Sports commentator Naomi Cavaday. Below is a verbatim compilation of every word he spoke on court, drawn from broadcast audio and reports. (Note: This excludes any off-court press conference remarks, focusing solely on the immediate on-court exchange and interview.)

1. At the Net with Alexander Bublik (Post-Match Handshake)

After Bublik’s final forehand winner sailed wide on match point, the pair met at the net for a warm embrace and quick chat—captured by courtside mics and relayed live by Cavaday:

• Auger-Aliassime: “That second set was weird, man. Congrats on the run—you’re playing unreal. See you soon.”

Bublik laughed and replied appreciatively, later noting Auger-Aliassime’s sportsmanship in cleaning up his smashed racket fragments mid-set.

2. On-Court Interview with Naomi Cavaday (Sky Sports)

Cavaday conducted the interview right after the net exchange, as Auger-Aliassime waved to the roaring crowd (many chanting his name despite being the underdog to the eventual final opponent). He spoke in English, pausing occasionally for emphasis and applause:

• Cavaday: “Felix, what a match—what a comeback in that second set! Take us through it.”
• Auger-Aliassime: “Thank you. I’m so happy. A Masters 1000 final sounds really good. It’s a pleasure. All finals of Masters 1000s are a dream, but especially in Paris, a tournament with so much history and important past champions. I hope I can get the support of the French crowd for one more day to push me to the end.”
• Cavaday: “You had to dig deep after going down 1-4 in the second—how did you stay composed?”
• Auger-Aliassime: “It was tough. Alexander is playing amazing this week—his first Masters semi, and he deserves so much credit. That second set was crazy, up and down, but I just tried to stay in the moment, focus on my patterns, and fight for every point. Today I did really well, and I’m happy with the result. I know what I can do now.”
• Cavaday: “And Turin? This keeps your hopes alive.”
• Auger-Aliassime: “Yeah, it’s huge. One more win and it’s mine. But first, the final—whether it’s Jannik or Sasha, I’ll be ready. Thank you to my team, my family watching back home. This one’s for everyone who’s believed in me.”

He then blew kisses to the crowd, signed autographs from the chair, and exited to applause, high-fiving ball kids en route.

Key Context and Stats Behind the Words

• Match Drama: No breaks in the first set (Auger-Aliassime won the tiebreak with 6 of the last 7 points); the second saw 5 breaks total, with Bublik leading 4-1 before Auger-Aliassime reeled off 5 straight games.
• Performance: 31 winners (17 forehands), 12 aces, 3/4 break points converted; improved to 4-2 H2H vs. Bublik.
• Stakes: Faces either Jannik Sinner (defending Paris champ) or Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final—winner takes 1,000 points and a Turin lock.

Auger-Aliassime’s calm, reflective tone underscored his growth: from a 2025 season of highs (Adelaide, Montpellier, Brussels titles) and lows (US Open QF exit) to this late surge. No full video transcript beyond this was available, but Sky Sports and ATP broadcasts confirm these as his exact on-court utterances. If you’re hunting the final, it’s must-watch—Auger-Aliassime’s serving it up hot. 🎾