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Auger-Aliassime Retains Montpellier Title With Straight-Sets Win Over Mannarino

The triumph gives him a national Open-era best with nine ATP titles.

Jan 19, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in action against Nuno Borges of Portugal in the first round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open at John Cain Arena in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Felix Auger-Aliassime won the title in Montpellier for the second year running
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Overview

  • He defeated home favorite Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to claim a second straight Montpellier crown.
  • He did not face a break point and sealed the final by winning the last five points of the tiebreak.
  • The victory is his ninth tour-level title, moving him past Milos Raonic for the Canadian lead in the Open era.
  • He reached the final with wins over Stan Wawrinka, Arthur Fils and qualifier Titouan Droguet.
  • The result is projected to lift him to world No. 6 in the next ATP rankings update.