In the finals of the 2025 Open Sud de France, Aleksandar Kovacevic (ranked No. 102) will challenge Felix Auger-Aliassime (ranked No. 23) on Sunday, February 2. Kovacevic advanced with a semifinal win over Andrey Rublev, securing straight sets at 7-5, 6-4. Meanwhile, Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Jesper de Jong with a narrow victory, 6-4, 7-6. Viewers can catch the action live on Tennis Channel via Fubo. The match will be played on hard court.
By the Numbers
- Kovacevic’s hard-court record over the past year: 22 wins, 18 losses.
- Auger-Aliassime’s hard-court win-loss record: 14 wins, 14 losses.
Yes, But
Kovacevic has been less consistent than Auger-Aliassime over the past year, particularly at the Australian Open where he was eliminated early. Auger-Aliassime, despite a recent mixed performance, has more experience in high-stakes matches, which could influence the final.
State of Play
- Kovacevic has an 81.3% service game win rate on hard courts.
- Auger-Aliassime holds an 80.0% winning percentage in his service games on hard courts.
What’s Next
The winner of this match will not only take home the title but also gain crucial momentum heading into future tournaments. Both players will be looking to capitalize on this opportunity for a confidence boost and higher rankings.
Bottom Line
The final promises to be a competitive showdown between Kovacevic’s resilience and Auger-Aliassime’s experience, with the outcome potentially impacting both players’ trajectories for the rest of the season.