Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his ascent toward the ATP Finals by winning the European Open, but he also managed to make tournament history.
Auger-Aliassime made Canadian history at the European Open as he lifted the eighth trophy of his career in Brussels.
The Canadian defeated Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to increase the pressure on World No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin.
As well as making Canadian tennis history, Auger-Aliassime also broke a European Open streak dating back to its inaugural tournament in 2016.
Felix Auger-Aliassime becomes the first two-time winner of the European Open
Auger-Aliassime lifted the European Open trophy for a second time in Brussels, a feat no other player has managed since the tournament’s inception in 2016.
There had been a different winner of the tournament for the previous eight editions, including the likes of Richard Gasquet, Andy Murray, and Alexander Bublik.
Auger-Aliassime first won the tournament in 2022, when it took place in Antwerp, after he defeated Sebastian Korda in the final.
The Canadian following it up with another win in 2025 means he is the first two-time winner of the event after nine years.
Auger-Aliassime will play the Swiss Indoors next as he continues his quest for ATP Finals qualification. The Canadian won the tournament in back-to-back years in 2022 and 2023.
Felix Auger-Aliassime’s indoor form could see him into the ATP Finals
The indoor circuit could not come at a better time for Auger-Aliassime, who has been sitting outside the top ten of the ATP Tour for most of the season.
The Canadian has a real chance of getting into the ATP Finals now and his form at indoor events will surely help him.
Seven of Auger-Aliassime’s eight trophies have come at indoor events and there are still two more to come before the ATP Finals.
If the Canadian performs well at the Swiss Indoors and the Paris Masters then there’s every chance he can overtake Musetti in the rankings before Turin.
