Félix Auger-Aliassime launches his 2025 season with confidence after winning his first title in Adelaide, defeating Sebastian Korda 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. This victory marks his sixth ATP singles title and his first on outdoor hard courts. Following a challenging 2024, Auger-Aliassime is now on a five-match winning streak, aiming to improve his world ranking to 23rd as he prepares for the Australian Open, where he will face Jan-Lennard Struff next.
Félix Auger-Aliassime’s Triumphant Start to the 2025 Season
Félix Auger-Aliassime is set to kick off the Australian Open with a renewed sense of confidence following his recent victory. The talented Quebecer clinched his first title of 2025 on Saturday, triumphing over American Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide tournament.
In a thrilling final, Félix secured the win with scores of 6-3, 3-6, and 6-1, marking his sixth ATP singles trophy. Notably, this victory is significant as it is his first title on outdoor hard courts, distinguishing it from his previous successes on indoor surfaces.
Reflections on His Achievement
“Winning any title is an incredible feeling,” Auger-Aliassime shared in a post-match interview with the men’s tour. “I faced many challenges early in my career regarding title wins, so now they hold immense value for me. The past few months have been tough, making this win even more meaningful.”
This victory comes after a challenging 2024 season where he did not secure any titles. The 24-year-old celebrated his achievement with exuberance, bouncing on the court and raising his fists in celebration, clearly thrilled with the outcome.
The timing of this title couldn’t be better for the Montreal native, who is currently ranked 29th in the world and seeded fifth in the ATP 250 tournament. His next challenge awaits in Melbourne, where the Australian Open kicks off soon.
Félix took 1 hour and 50 minutes to overcome the second seed, Korda, who is ranked 22nd globally. Notably, he lost his serve just once during the match, in the second set, showcasing his strong performance throughout.
After a rocky start to the season with a loss against Croatian Borna Coric at the United Cup in Perth, Auger-Aliassime has rebounded impressively, currently riding a five-match winning streak. This includes victories over top-ranked players like Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, further solidifying his prowess on the court.
With this recent triumph, Félix is poised to rise to the 23rd position in the world rankings in the upcoming release. His next match at the Australian Open is scheduled for Sunday night or early Monday morning, where he will face German Jan-Lennard Struff, who is ranked 42nd in the world.