Felix Auger-Aliassime captured the European Open title in Brussels, Belgium, on Sunday. The Montreal-born tennis star triumphed over Jiri Lehecka from the Czech Republic with a score of 7-6(2), 6-7(6), 6-2. This victory adds to Auger-Aliassime’s impressive career, marking his eighth ATP title.
Match Highlights
The final match lasted two hours and 34 minutes. Auger-Aliassime, seeded No. 2 in the tournament, showcased exceptional performance with 17 aces. He secured 79% of his first-serve points, maintaining pressure throughout the match.
- First Set: Auger-Aliassime won 7-6(2)
- Second Set: Lehecka claimed a narrow 7-6(6)
- Final Set: Auger-Aliassime closed it out 6-2
Despite dropping the second set, Auger-Aliassime converted two of six break-point opportunities. Meanwhile, he did not allow Lehecka to break his serve at any point in the match. Auger-Aliassime expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “It’s the final, so we put everything on the line.” He emphasized the high level of play exhibited by both competitors.
Career Achievements
This win is significant for Auger-Aliassime as it is his third title of the year. His previous victories occurred in Montpellier, France, and Adelaide, Australia, both held in January 2025. With the European Open title, he is now tied with fellow Canadian Milos Raonic for the most singles titles among Canadian men in the Open era.
Current Ranking
Following this victory, Auger-Aliassime is ranked 13th in the world. This represents a decline from his previous rank of No. 6, which he achieved in November 2022.
