Montreal native Felix Auger-Aliassime secured victory at the European Open in Belgium over the weekend, adding another title to his collection. The 25-year-old Canadian defeated Jiri Lehecka from the Czech Republic in a hard-fought final, winning the ATP 250 tournament on the hard courts of Brussels.
Auger-Aliassime, seeded second in the competition, showcased an impressive performance, delivering 17 aces during the intense two-hour and 34-minute match. He maintained control throughout the game despite losing the second set, successfully converting two out of six break-point opportunities while preventing Lehecka from gaining any break-point chances.
Reflecting on his win, Auger-Aliassime expressed satisfaction with the high level of play displayed by both players during the final match. This victory marks his eighth career title and his third of the year, following earlier triumphs in Montpellier, France, and Adelaide, Australia at the start of 2025.
With this win, Auger-Aliassime now shares the record for the most singles titles among Canadian male players in the Open era, tying with Milos Raonic. Currently ranked 13th globally, he has moved down from the sixth position he held in November 2022.
