Europe Omnium Auger-Aliassime Advances to the Final

Félix Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, has advanced to the final of the Europe Omnium in Brussels. He achieved this milestone with a decisive victory over Belgian player Raphaël Collignon. The match saw Auger-Aliassime win in straight sets, 7-6 (2), 6-4, securing his place in the championship.

Match Highlights

Auger-Aliassime, currently ranked 13th in the world, delivered an impressive performance. He served eight aces and committed only one double fault throughout the match. His effectiveness on first serves was notable, achieving a 74% success rate, and winning 78% of the points following his first serve.

• First Set: Collignon, ranked 90th, provided solid resistance, only surrendering one break opportunity, which he managed to fend off. The first set was competitive, with Collignon initially gaining an advantage in the tiebreak.
• Second Set: Auger-Aliassime broke Collignon in the fifth game, solidifying his lead. He dominated the second set, winning 20 points for just four lost.

Looking Ahead to the Final

In the final, Auger-Aliassime will face Czech player Jiri Lehecka. Lehecka, currently ranked 19th, secured his spot by defeating French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a close match that concluded with two tiebreaks, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (7).

Lehecka’s Match Performance

Lehecka’s performance included 11 aces without any double faults. He had two break opportunities against Mpetshi Perricard, both during the first set but failed to capitalize on them. Mpetshi Perricard finished with 19 aces and only one double fault, showcasing their fierce competition.

Auger-Aliassime vs. Lehecka: Past Encounters

This final will mark the third meeting between Auger-Aliassime and Lehecka. Their previous encounters include:

• 2024: Auger-Aliassime defeated Lehecka in the semifinals of the Madrid Omnium when Lehecka retired with the score tied at 3-3 in the first set.
• 2023: Lehecka won in the round of 16 at the Australian Open, overcoming Auger-Aliassime after dropping the first set, with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3).

Other Tournament News

In separate tournament action, Canadian player Denis Shapovalov faced elimination at the Stockholm Omnium. He was defeated by Norwegian Casper Ruud in a straight-set match, 6-3, 6-4.

Ruud, ranked 12th globally, broke Shapovalov’s serve three times, allowing him to control the match. Shapovalov, ranked 23rd, landed six aces but struggled with four double faults.

Final Match-Up

Ruud will compete in the final against French player Ugo Humbert, who advanced following the withdrawal of tournament favorite Holger Rune. The match was interrupted while the players were tied at 2-2 in the second set, with Rune leading 6-4 in the first.