Felix Auger-Aliassime Reaches Dubai Tennis Championships Final

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Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 24-year-old Canadian tennis player, has reached the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships after defeating French qualifier Quentin Halys in the semifinal match. Auger-Aliassime won the match 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, saving three set points in the opening set and breaking Halys's serve at a crucial moment in the second set. He fired 10 aces to Halys's five and converted four break-point opportunities out of seven chances.

Auger-Aliassime, ranked world No. 21, has had a strong start to the 2025 season, claiming titles in Adelaide and Montpellier. He has now won 16 matches this year, the most on the ATP Tour. The Canadian player will face 11th-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the final, who defeated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-4, 6-4 in the other semifinal. Auger-Aliassime and Tsitsipas have met nine times, with Tsitsipas leading 6-3, but Auger-Aliassime has had success against him in the past, including a win in the 2022 Rotterdam Open final.

The match between Auger-Aliassime and Tsitsipas is expected to be a closely contested one, with both players in good form. Auger-Aliassime has been playing well, with his backhand being a key factor in his success. He has also been working on his mental toughness, which has helped him to stay focused and composed under pressure. Tsitsipas, on the other hand, has been playing with a lot of confidence, using his aggressive style to overwhelm his opponents.

Here are the match scores for the semifinal matches:

• Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) def. Quentin Halys (France) 5-7, 6-4, 6-3
• Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) def. Tallon Griekspoor (Netherlands) 6-4, 6-4

The Dubai Tennis Championships have been a successful tournament for Auger-Aliassime, who has been playing well throughout the week. He defeated Marin Cilic in the quarterfinals and Quentin Halys in the semifinals, both in three sets. The Canadian player is seeking his third ATP title of the season and will be looking to continue his good form in the final match against Tsitsipas.