Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his stellar start to 2025 by securing a thrilling victory over Quentin Halys at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The 24-year-old Canadian battled through a challenging match, ultimately winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach his first ATP 500 final on outdoor hard courts.
Auger-Aliassime’s latest triumph adds to an impressive year, having already claimed titles in Adelaide and Montpellier. This win marks his fourth deciding-set victory of the week and brings his season’s victory count to 16, the highest on the ATP Tour.
Reflecting on his hard-fought win, Auger-Aliassime said, “I don’t know how I pulled it through today. It was just about having positive self-talk and digging deep physically.”
Halys, who reached a new career high of No. 59 in the PIF ATP Rankings, put up a strong fight, but it was Auger-Aliassime’s composure in crucial moments that secured his spot in the final. The Canadian will face either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Tallon Griekspoor in the championship match.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament! 🎾
