The world No. “G.O.A.T”: Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina Heap Huge Praise on Novak Djokovic Ahead of French Open 2020, WATCH: Novak Djokovic Endorses Gael Monfils’ New Program, “Giving Us a False Sense of Hope”: Former Grand Slam Champion Disappointed With Andy Murray, “Not Easy To Accept”: Gael Monfils Reveals On-Court Struggles Ahead of French Open 2020. The Canadian displayed a similar game of tennis the second set. He beat Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil last weekend to win the Open Sud de France. In the … Felix served out to stay in the match at 5-4. The 2020 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament has reached the final as Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime will take on No. Monfils was appearing in his third final in Rotterdam, having lost to Martin Klizan in 2016 before lifting the trophy last year with a win over Stanislas Wawrinka. Later, Monfils quickly wrapped up his service game at 2-2. N°9 ATP 0 victoire contre Auger Aliassime Tenant du titre N°21 ATP 0 Victoire contre Monfils 3ème finale sur le circuit Les semaines se suivent et se ressemblent pour Gaël Monfils : déjà finale du tournoi de Montepellier la semaine dernière, le … Felix Auger-Aliassime will go after his first ATP title when he takes on veteran Gael Monfils in the 2020 Rotterdam Open final on Sunday. World Number nine Monfils again received three break points at 3-1 and with Felix placing a forehand on the other side of the tramlines, Gael Monfils led by 4-1. Monfils broke early in the second set and was cruising until Auger-Aliassime saved four match points and broke back for 5-3. 9 had little trouble taking the first set on Sunday, breaking 19-year-old Auger-Aliassime's serve twice and then serving out the frame. It was the second straight week that Monfils had defeated a Canadian in a final. Gael Monfils followed last week's triumph in Montpellier by retaining his Rotterdam Open crown on Sunday, beating Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4. "He is very strong, very talented guy. Second set: Gael Monfils defended his Dutch title! Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Another error gave Monfils a break chance, with the Frenchman sprinting towards the drop shot, Gael came up a solid backhand and led by a break at 3-2. Gael Monfils followed last week's triumph in Montpellier by retaining his Rotterdam Open crown on Sunday, beating Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4. But Monfils was once again serving for his title in Rotterdam and finally closed out the match on the fifth match point. A lot of the top seeds at this event have faltered early but Monfils, who is the defending champ at Rotterdam, has made it through to the end. Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime dropped a 6-2, 6-4 decision to Gael Monfils of France in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Sunday in Rotterdam. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Auger-Aliassime couldn’t control his unforced errors and Monfils comfortably lead by 2-0. The Canadian had a 20-15 edge in winners but had 32 unforced errors to just 14 for Monfils, who completed the win in one hour 26 minutes. Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime was hoping to claim his first ATP Tour title but fell to the Frenchman in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime dropped a 6-2, 6-4 decision to Gael Monfils of France in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Sunday In Rotterdam. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. World Number nine Monfils again received three break points at 3-1 and with Felix placing a forehand on the other side of the tramlines, Gael Monfils led by 4-1. Gaël Monfils1.57vsFélix Auger Aliassime2.20 Pariez ! 9 seed; Halep shakes slow start, Wawrinka rolls by Murray; Goffin first seed to fall, Azarenka walks off during rain delay, wins easy, Coco Gauff stays cool in 2020 French Open first-round upset of Johanna Konta. Auger-Aliassime couldn’t return his serves. Monfils, the world No. Auger-Aliassime couldn’t control his unforced errors and Monfils comfortably lead by 2-0. "Felix is a great guy, a humble guy," said Monfils. Auger-Aliassime then held serve but couldn’t break the veteran a second time. Gael Monfils eased past Filip Kraijinovic once again in the semi-finals to set up this clash with Felix Auger-Aliassime and put him within touching distance of winning the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament for a second consecutive year. Though the Canadian was able to hold serve in the next game, Monfils again served it out to take the win and title after just 87 minutes on court. The Canadian played some incredible tennis and saved four match points and kept action on-going at 5-3. While Monfils was serving for the championship at 5-2, the set deviated from normal. With the teenager coming up with massive forehands and an overhead smash, all of them were erased. Three unforced errors from Felix gave Gael three break chances. Monfils, who only gave up one break point against Krajinovic, has never played Auger-Aliassime before. He sealed the set 6-2 in 40 minutes, as Auger-Aliassime couldn’t return his serves. pic.twitter.com/F8iA4kUFJD. pic.twitter.com/2bzJ1x8DRE. 3 Gael Monfils. Gael Monfils swept aside Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 and defended his Dutch title at ATP Rotterdam 2020 in his ninth consecutive match victory on the ATP Tour. WATCH | Auger-Aliassime falls to Monfils in the Rotterdam Open final: The 21st-ranked Auger-Aliassime fell to 0-4 in career ATP Tour final appearances. Earlier, Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert of France posted a 7-6 (5), 4-6, 10-7 win over Finland's Henri Kontinen and Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the men's doubles final. Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime dropped a 6-2, 6-4 decision to Gael Monfils of France in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Sunday In Rotterdam. Canada's Auger-Aliassime falls to Gael Monfils in Rotterdam final. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. He was just returning the Canadian’s shots, with Felix coming up with a wide forehand, the French player led by 5-2. Thereafter, it was one-way traffic on Gael’s road. Pure magic from la Monf in Rotterdam! Auger-Aliassime then held serve but couldn't break the veteran a second time. 2020 French Open experts' picks: Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep? Yannick Hanfmann Defeats (3) Gael Monfils 64 63 (4) Roberto Bautista Agut Defeats Nikoloz Basilashvili 64 63 (6) Fabio Fognini Defeats Philipp Kohlschreiber 46 61 75 Felix Auger-Aliassime Defeats Lorenzo Sonego 62 76(2) Cristian Garin Defeats Kei Nishikori 60 63 Dominik Koepfer Defeats Yoshihito Nishioka 76(0) 46 61 Auger Aliassime saves 4 MPs and gets one break back…, — José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 16, 2020. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. THE LOWDOWN. With Monfils serving for the match at 5-2, the 19-year-old from Montreal held off four match points before finally getting the service break. Comments are welcome while open. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The defending champion is on top in the @abnamrowtt final @Gael_Monfils takes the first set 6-2 against Auger-Aliassime. Monfils (@TennisTV ) pic.twitter.com/6IRa6PPQBf, — doublefault28 (@doublefault28) February 16, 2020, Gael Monfils Defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime To Defend His ATP Rotterdam Title, F1’s Tale of Raging Bromance on The 2020 Grid, First set: Error-strewn tennis from Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Frenchman Gael Monfils boarded to play for his second consecutive ATP title in the Netherlands. In the subsequent game, despite producing some breathtaking shots, Felix was erratic while playing on big points. In the next game, Monfils produced a flurry of unforced errors and held his serve at 1-1 after tackling a deuce. Monfils … Auger-Aliassime opened the title match by holding his serve to 15. Gael Monfils added another chapter to his impressive history at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Sunday, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 to lift his second ATP Tour title in as many weeks.. Last week, the Frenchman claimed a record-tying third Montpellier title. Auger-Aliassime couldn’t control his unforced errors and Monfils comfortably lead by 2-0. Nothing is a lost cause to this guy @Gael_Monfils @abnamrowtt pic.twitter.com/ATYIfNxJXx, — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 16, 2020. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. And the young Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime was playing his fourth ATP finals (and the first one on hard) and was in the quest of his first career title. "It was a passive match from me," said Monfils. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Felix had a break back point in the next game, but a few centimeters wide forehand dissolved the chance and Monfils swiftly consolidated for a 4-2 lead. He held game points but squandered them with unforced errors. Gael Monfils emulated his idol Arthur Ashe by winning back-to-back Rotterdam Open titles, the Frenchman sailing to a stress-free 6-2, 6-4 victory over Canadian teen Felix Auger-Aliassime. 9, won the ATP Tour 500 indoor hardcourt event for the second straight year. French Open 2020 best bets, outside shots, top brackets and picks, How the 2020 French Open's protocols differ from those of the US Open, French Open crowd size cut to 1,000 due to virus, French Open 2020 draw positions Novak Djokovic, Simona Halep as favorites, French Open draw shows path for Nadal, Serena, Electronic line-calling has its fans but don't expect to see it at the 2020 French Open, Naomi Osaka's activism, Novak Djokovic's legacy and more US Open takeaways, 2020 French Open: Schedule, how to watch, news, scores and analysis. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. With Felix’s unforced errors and double faults persisting in the match, Monfils encountered multiple chances for a double break lead. Followed by a volley and a hefty cross-court forehand Auger-Aliassime led by 2-1. Monfils wins in Rotterdam for 2nd title in 2 weeks, Rafael Nadal confident heading into most trying French Open yet, Thiem not bothered by chill in victory over Cilic, Serena tops Ahn to reach French second round, Paire, now negative for virus, grateful after win, Rublev stuns Tsitsipas to lift Hamburg title, Gauff tops No. GAEL MONFILS. Félix Auger-Aliassime falls to Monfils in the Rotterdam final February 16, 2020 Despite having to contend with a cold and fatigue, Félix Auger-Aliassime kept his cool in his 6-2, 6-4 loss to Gaël Monfils in the fourth ATP final of the 19-year-old’s young career. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem.