Félix Auger-Aliassime Charges into Rotterdam Semi-Finals Following Montpellier Triumph
ROTTERDAM, 14 February 2026 – Canadian star Félix Auger-Aliassime has extended his dominant start to the European indoor season, securing a place in the semi-finals of the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam. The world number six, who arrived in the Netherlands fresh from defending his title in Montpellier, defeated home favourite Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets on Friday evening.
Clinical Performance in Rotterdam
The second-seeded Montreal native displayed the clinical form that has defined his February campaign. Auger-Aliassime overcame a resilient Tallon Griekspoor with a 7-6(2), 6-2 victory. After a tightly contested opening set decided by a dominant tiebreak, the Canadian broke the Dutchman’s serve at 4-2 in the second set to effectively seal the match. This victory marks his seventh consecutive win on the ATP Tour.
Auger-Aliassime is no stranger to success in Rotterdam, having previously won the tournament in 2022. He now moves into the final four, where he is scheduled to face Alexander Bublik. The other semi-final bracket features Alex De Minaur and France’s Ugo Humbert.
Title Defence in Montpellier
Prior to his arrival in Rotterdam, Auger-Aliassime successfully defended his Open Occitanie (formerly Open Sud de France) title in Montpellier on 8 February 2026. In a repeat of his 2025 success, he defeated Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final. The victory at the Sud de France Arena solidified his reputation as one of the premier indoor hard-court players in the world, taking his career singles title tally to nine.
Career Statistics and Profile
At 25 years of age, Auger-Aliassime has established himself as the second-highest-ranked Canadian man in tennis history. His recent surge has seen him climb back to the upper echelons of the ATP rankings following a career-high of world number five in November 2025.
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Current ATP Ranking | 6 |
| Career Singles Titles | 9 |
| Career Win-Loss Record | 270 – 173 |
| Total Prize Money | €19,420,000 ($20,749,651) |
| Height / Weight | 1.93 m / 88 kg |
| Birth Date | 8 August 2000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Félix Auger-Aliassime beat to win the 2026 Montpellier title?
Auger-Aliassime defeated Adrian Mannarino in the final on 8 February 2026, with a score of 6-3, 7-6(4), to successfully defend his Open Occitanie title.
What is Félix Auger-Aliassime’s highest career ranking?
His career-high singles ranking is world number five, which he achieved on 17 November 2025.
How many ATP titles has the Canadian won?
As of 14 February 2026, Félix Auger-Aliassime has won nine ATP singles titles and one doubles title.
Who is his next opponent in the Rotterdam tournament?
Following his quarter-final victory over Tallon Griekspoor, he will face Alexander Bublik in the semi-finals.