Auger-Aliassime Secures Final Spot Against Lehecka in Brussels
Canadian star ranks ninth in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin
October 18, 2025
Belgaimage
Felix Auger-Aliassime strides into his 19th tour-level final this Saturday in Brussels.
By Sam Jacot
Felix Auger-Aliassime captured his spot in the finals of the ATP Tour for the fourth time this season at the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open, overcoming Belgian wild card Raphael Collignon in a thrilling encounter.
Displaying remarkable consistency, the Canadian pulled off a solid 7-6(2), 6-4 victory, marking his 40th tour-level win in 2025. Auger-Aliassime’s notable peak came in 2022, where he reached 60 victories and secured a place at the Nitto ATP Finals.
With ambitions to return to the prestigious year-end event this season, the 25-year-old bolstered his aspirations with this impressive performance in Brussels. Currently sitting ninth in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin with 3,070 points, he trails eighth-ranked Lorenzo Musetti by 415 points, with Musetti occupying the final qualification spot.
Auger-Aliassime’s aggressive play silenced the enthusiastic Belgian crowd as he dismantled Collignon’s challenge. He now gears up for the chance to claim his eighth tour-level title and third of the season.
“Facing a fantastic opponent in front of a home crowd was definitely a challenge,” Auger-Aliassime remarked. “I anticipated it would be my toughest match of the week. He’s been in extraordinary form lately. The match had high intensity, and it was an absolute pleasure to compete in such an environment. We’ve got one more match to go tomorrow.”
In the final showdown, Auger-Aliassime will face Jiri Lehecka, who secured his place in the title match for the second consecutive year after a victory against the powerful French server Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, taking it 7-6(3), 7-6(7) in just 92 minutes.
“Preparing for matches like these is always a challenge,” Lehecka said regarding his match against Mpetshi Perricard. “Every point demands absolute concentration as surprises can come anytime, especially with such a strong serve. Staying focused on my own service games and waiting for opportunities was crucial for me.”
Now in his sixth tour-level final and third this season, Lehecka aims to grab his third title. The 23-year-old has proven himself on hard courts in Adelaide and Brisbane, amassing an impressive 15 wins out of his last 16 matches against opponents ranked outside the Top 20.
