Félix Auger-Aliassime has named Ivan Ljubicic as his new coach, as reported by The Times, following his exit in the first round of the Beijing tournament. Ljubicic, a former professional tennis player from Croatia, previously worked with Roger Federer during part of the latter's career. He will replace Frédéric Fontang, with whom Auger-Aliassime had ended nearly a decade of collaboration after the Wimbledon tournament. During his time with Fontang, Auger-Aliassime reached world number four, won nine ATP titles, and made it to two Grand Slam semifinals. Ljubicic's appointment is expected to bring a new strategy to Auger-Aliassime's game. He played a key role in helping Federer return to the top of the tennis world and achieve success toward the end of the Swiss player's career. This change comes at a time when Auger-Aliassime is looking to regain his form after a recent setback in Beijing. In addition to his new role with Auger-Aliassime, Ljubicic will continue his work with the French Tennis Federation, where he currently serves as a special advisor to president Gilles Moretton. His experience and insights are expected to benefit both Auger-Aliassime and the broader French tennis community. This move highlights the ongoing efforts by top players to adapt and improve their performance with new coaching strategies. Ljubicic's background with one of the greatest players in tennis history may provide Auger-Aliassime with fresh perspectives and techniques to enhance his game. The tennis world will be watching closely to see how this partnership develops.