In a stunning display of resilience and powerful serving, Canadian tennis star Felix Auger Aliassime captured the European Open title in Brussels on October 19, defeating Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka in a tightly contested three-set final. The 25-year-old Montrealer secured an 8th career ATP Tour singles title with a 7-6(2), 6-7(6), 6-2 victory in a match that lasted two hours and thirty-four minutes.

The match was a serving masterclass from both players, with neither able to break serve in the first two sets, leading to consecutive tiebreaks before Auger Aliassime ultimately dominated the deciding set. During the trophy ceremony, an emotional Felix Auger Aliassime immediately turned his attention to a very special person in the crowd—his new wife, Nina Ghaibi.

As reported by Tennis Channel on X, in a moment that captivated the entire stadium, the Canadian star shared a heartfelt shoutout, stating, “My wife, first tournament as a married man, so I guess it’s good luck. I have to give you some credit.” This public acknowledgment, which was met with a proud nod from Ghaibi and warm applause from the audience, highlighted the profound personal support system behind his professional success.

The Brussels victory represents more than just a tennis title for Felix Auger Aliassime; it is a milestone in a season filled with significant personal joy. Just a month prior, on September 20, he and Ghaibi were married in a romantic ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. The couple, who first met in 2019 when they were both 18, have described their connection as “love at first sight.”

The wedding, held at the Selman Marrakech hotel, featured the groom in a Dior suit and the bride in a custom Vera Wang gown, celebrating with 120 guests in a ceremony filled with personal meaning and vibrant colors. However, with this victory in Brussels, the Canadian is aiming for that ATP Finals spot.

Felix Auger Aliassime’s path to the ATP Finals

So, the title in Brussels marks Felix Auger Aliassime’s third trophy of the 2025 season, adding to his previous victories in Adelaide and Montpellier last January. This win is a crucial boost in his late-season campaign to qualify for the prestigious ATP Finals in Turin.

“It’s the final, so we put everything on the line. I feel like we were both extremely focused from the beginning. It was a high level for two sets, then you don’t know how things can go… But I’m obviously glad,” said Auger Aliassime after his Brussels victory.

By winning the ATP 250 event, he has climbed to ninth place in the Race to Turin, narrowing the gap behind the eighth and final qualifying spot to just 340 points. The victory not only ties him with Milos Raonic for the most ATP Tour singles titles won by a Canadian man but also provides powerful momentum as he heads to the ATP 500 event in Basel, a tournament he has won twice before. Only time will tell what fate has in store for the Canadian.