Felix Auger-Aliassime has once again showcased his prowess on indoor courts by advancing to the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam for the third time in his career. The Canadian tennis star dominated Alexander Bublik, overcoming him in a swift 6-1, 6-2 victory that lasted just 54 minutes. This decisive triumph marks Auger-Aliassime’s eighth consecutive win, solidifying his resurgence in form after recently claiming the title in Montpellier.
With this latest victory, Auger-Aliassime reached the 22nd final of his professional career and continues to establish himself as a formidable competitor indoors. Having triumphed over 93 opponents in indoor settings since 2020, he holds the record for the most indoor wins on the ATP Tour over this period. In addition, last week’s Montpellier championship brought his total career titles to nine, setting a new benchmark for the most ATP titles won by a Canadian male player.
The stage is now set for Auger-Aliassime to face Alex de Minaur, the top seed at the tournament, who earned his final spot after defeating Ugo Humbert with a score of 6-4, 6-3. De Minaur’s appearance in this final marks a historic achievement for the tournament, as he becomes the first male player to reach three consecutive finals in its 53-year history.
In their previous encounters, Auger-Aliassime has had the upper hand against de Minaur, winning three out of their four meetings so far. In their last clash, during the quarterfinals of the US Open last September, Auger-Aliassime emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle that ended with a scoreline of 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5, 7-6(4).
During his match against Bublik, Auger-Aliassime exhibited dominant serving and powerful groundstrokes, overcoming an initial 0-30 deficit in the opening game and quickly establishing control. He displayed his serving prowess with an ace to clinch the first set after just 25 minutes, then broke serve at a critical moment in the second set to take a 3-2 lead. By maintaining a first-serve percentage of 70% and winning an impressive 27 of 28 points on his first serve, the Canadian consistently pressured Bublik throughout the match. Auger-Aliassime’s ability to unleash seven aces during the contest ultimately led to his fifth victory against Bublik in their last seven meetings.
With the final approaching, fans are eagerly anticipating this exciting matchup between Auger-Aliassime and de Minaur, both of whom have proven their mettle on the ATP circuit.
