Stefanos Tsitsipas clinched his first ever ATP 500 title by cruising past Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets during the Dubai Tennis Championships final. The 26-year-old from Greece delivered an impressive performance, overpowering his Canadian rival with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.
Having previously reached the tournament’s final twice—losing to Novak Djokovic in 2019 and Roger Federer the following year—Tsitsipas finally broke through this time. His triumph on Saturday marked his 12th tour-level title and his most prestigious win on an outdoor hard-court.
In a match that wrapped up in just an hour and 28 minutes, Tsitsipas bested the 24-year-old Auger-Aliassime, who currently has the most match wins on the ATP Tour this season with 16 victories and two titles. This win propels Tsitsipas back into the top 10 of the world rankings, a position he hasn’t held since May 2024.
