Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime secured a spot in the Open Occitanie final in Montpellier, France, by defeating France's Titouan Droguet in the semifinals. The top-seeded Canadian overcame a second-set tiebreak loss to win 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1. He will face fellow veteran Adrian Mannarino in Sunday's championship match.
The Open Occitanie, an ATP 250 event on indoor hard courts in Montpellier, has reached its decisive stage. Felix Auger-Aliassime, the defending champion and top seed from Canada, advanced to the final with a strong semifinal performance against qualifier Titouan Droguet. Auger-Aliassime fired 20 aces without a single double fault, producing 47 winners to Droguet's 30. He converted three of 10 break-point opportunities, while Droguet managed 14 aces but three double faults and failed to break serve on any of his three chances.
This marks Auger-Aliassime's second straight match without double faults in the tournament. Earlier, he dispatched Arthur Fils 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals, showcasing his powerful serve and baseline aggression. The 25-year-old Canadian has thrived on the quick indoor surface, where his big serve and forehand have propelled deep runs in past events. After an uneven start to the 2026 season, including early exits and an injury retirement in Australia, this week represents a strong reset for him.
Awaiting Auger-Aliassime in the final is 37-year-old Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, who reached his first home final in years. Mannarino navigated a tough draw, defeating Pedro Martinez Portero, Ugo Humbert, Arthur Gea in three sets (5-7, 6-4, 6-4), and Martin Damm in the semifinals. Known for his flat groundstrokes, slices, and tactical variety, Mannarino has used the low-bouncing indoor conditions to disrupt opponents. The head-to-head record stands at 1-1, adding intrigue to the matchup.
The final, set for Sunday, pits Auger-Aliassime's power against Mannarino's craftiness, with the Canadian favored to claim his first title of 2026.
