ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime continued his dominant start to the 2026 season on Friday, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ABN AMRO Open with a convincing straight-sets victory over home favorite Tallon Griekspoor.
The 25-year-old Montreal native, currently ranked No. 6 in the world, defeated Griekspoor 7-6(2), 6-2. The victory marks Auger-Aliassime’s 15th career win in Rotterdam, a tournament where he has historically excelled. The second-seeded Canadian utilized his powerful serve and baseline consistency to dismantle the Dutchman in front of a partisan crowd.
A Historic Start to 2026
Auger-Aliassime’s performance in Rotterdam follows a historic milestone achieved just last week. By defending his title at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier with a victory over Adrian Mannarino, he officially became the winningest Canadian male in Open Era singles history. That title was the ninth ATP singles trophy of his career.
The recent surge is a welcome turnaround for the Canadian No. 1, who faced a challenging start to the year when he was forced to retire from his first-round match at the Australian Open due to severe cramping. Since that exit 26 days ago, Auger-Aliassime has remained undefeated on the European indoor hard courts.
Career Stats and Milestones
Since turning professional in 2017, Auger-Aliassime has established himself as a mainstay in the ATP Top 10. His career highlights include:
- ATP Titles: 9 Singles, 1 Doubles.
- Career High Ranking: No. 5.
- Prize Money: Over $20.7 million.
- Team Success: Led Canada to victory in the 2022 ATP Cup and Davis Cup.
Standing 6-foot-4, the right-hander is widely regarded as one of the most balanced athletes on the tour. While critics have occasionally pointed to his reliability in high-pressure finals, his recent form suggests a newfound mental toughness. In 2022, he recorded a personal-best 60 wins, including a 16-match winning streak, a level of play he appears to be recapturing this February.
What’s Next for the Canadian No. 1
Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to play his semifinal match on Saturday, February 14. A win would put him in a position to claim his 10th career title and further solidify his Top 10 standing as the tour prepares to transition to the North American hard-court swing in March.
With his victory over Griekspoor, Auger-Aliassime remains the highest-seeded player left in his half of the draw, making him the heavy favorite to reach Sunday’s final in Rotterdam.