Felix Auger-Aliassime mentioned he wanted to prioritise his well being after the ailing world quantity 10 crashed out of the French Open on Monday following a 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 defeat by Italian veteran Fabio Fognini within the opening spherical.
The 22-year-old pulled out of the Lyon quarterfinals final week with a shoulder drawback and revealed that he had additionally been unwell throughout that event, with an identical challenge hampering his progress in Paris together with a bout of cramp.
“The shoulder is just not nice, however that wasn’t the problem at the moment. I acquired a bit sick final evening, didn’t actually sleep. That’s only a actuality,” mentioned Auger-Aliassime, who reached the fourth spherical at Roland-Garros final yr.
“I awoke this morning attempting – I imply, it’s like I’ve been combating a number of issues, and might you imagine it, I get sick the day earlier than my match?
“I attempted to heat up. I attempted to see the physician, see what I may take, however after one set, simply cramping and might’t transfer anymore. (sic)
“I wasn’t positive whether or not I ought to preserve going or give myself a shot or if I ought to cease. It was a tough time, however it’s okay. I simply have to get wholesome once more.”
Auger-Aliassime mentioned he was hopeful of returning to motion through the grasscourt swing after a break.
“I hope that can assist and I can play on grass in two or three weeks, however it’s tough to say,” the Canadian added.
“I feel I need to go house, take some checks as a result of I didn’t have time to do particular checks. I’ve to do a battery of checks to see why I used to be sick right here, why I used to be sick every week in the past and see what’s taking place.
“I attempted the whole lot. I attempted to hold on, however subsequent time I’m on the courtroom, I wish to be in fine condition.”