Auger-Aliassime Storms Into Montpellier Final and Sends a Statement to the ATP Tour
Momentum is building fast for Félix Auger-Aliassime and tonight in Montpellier, the Canadian star reminded the tennis world why his name still carries weight on the ATP Tour.
Auger-Aliassime has booked his place in the final of the Open Sud de France, delivering a composed and powerful performance against France’s Titouan Droguet. It was not a flawless night, but it was a mature one. Strong serving, confident net play and a clear ability to reset under pressure pushed him through a demanding three-set battle and into another championship match on indoor hard courts.
This tournament matters for several reasons. First, Auger-Aliassime is the defending champion in Montpellier. Returning to the same event and navigating expectations is never easy, especially on home soil for many of his opponents. Second, this run marks his first final of the 2026 season, a milestone that signals renewed confidence after a stretch of inconsistency at the top level.
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The match itself told a story of control, complication and response. Auger-Aliassime dominated large stretches with his serve, racking up aces and winning the vast majority of points when he put the ball in play on his terms. At the net, he was sharp and decisive, finishing points cleanly and refusing to let rallies drift.
But tennis rarely follows a straight line. A tense second-set tiebreak slipped away after a moment of hesitation and suddenly the match was level. For a younger version of Auger-Aliassime, that could have been the turning point. This time, it wasn’t. He steadied himself early in the final set, absorbed pressure and then flipped the switch. Five straight games later, the contest was over.
Now comes a familiar test. In the final, Auger-Aliassime will face Adrian Mannarino, a crafty French veteran who knows these courts well and thrives on disrupting rhythm. The two players have split their previous meetings, setting up a final that promises contrast, tactics and tension.
For Auger-Aliassime, this is about more than a single trophy. It is about reaffirming his place among the elite, rebuilding belief and carrying momentum deeper into the season. A win would not just defend a title. It would send a clear message that his game is back on track and dangerous again.
Stay with us as this final unfolds and keep watching for the moments that shape the season, because stories like this do not end at the semifinal line.
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