On February 7, 2026, Felix Auger-Aliassime once again proved his mettle on indoor courts, securing his place in the final of the Montpellier Open. The Canadian star faced French qualifier Titouan Droguet and triumphed with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1, marking his 21st career final appearance.
This victory reaffirms Auger-Aliassime’s dominance on indoor surfaces, as he leads the ATP with a remarkable 88 wins in such conditions this decade. Notably, he has collected seven indoor titles, making him a formidable presence whenever the roof is closed.
The match showcased Auger-Aliassime’s impressive serving capabilities, highlighted by a staggering 20 aces and a solid 78 percent first-serve percentage. Furthermore, he did not concede a single double fault and valiantly defended against all three break points he faced. The encounter lasted for two hours and 27 minutes, with Auger-Aliassime displaying his resilience and power throughout.
His opponent in the final will be Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, who secured his place by overcoming Martin Damm, Jr. in the first semifinal. Despite facing 23 aces from Damm, Mannarino rallied to a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory, converting two crucial break points that ultimately made the difference. Damm, who had enjoyed a strong tournament run without being broken until this match, will have to wait for his first ATP final appearance while Mannarino, at 37 years of age, reached his 16th career final.
Auger-Aliassime, who had to retire in his Australian Open opener against Nuno Borges due to cramping, had previously faced Mannarino twice, splitting their encounters. Their last meeting resulted in a straight-sets victory for Auger-Aliassime at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Masters, where he delivered a commanding performance.
Despite being on track for a straightforward victory today, Auger-Aliassime found himself in a tense tiebreaker, with Droguet displaying resilience to extend the match. However, after a brief moment of uncertainty in the deciding set, Auger-Aliassime rallied, saving key break points and subsequently pushing through to win the final five games.
This year’s Montpellier final will see Auger-Aliassime aiming to defend his title against a French adversary for the third consecutive match, after previously defeating Stan Wawrinka in the opener and edging past the young qualifier Droguet. With his form steadily improving, fans are eager to see if he can repeat last year’s triumph, this time against a compatriot of the home crowd.
