Felix wins title in Basel

Final day in Basel.

2022 Swiss Indoors Basel, an ATP 500 tournament, on Hard Indoor, in Basel, Switzerland, 24-30 October 2022.

Not held in 2020-2021 due to COVID

2019 champion (not defending):

Roger Federer (1) who defeated wildcard Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-2

Final:

Felix Auger-Aliassime (3) (Canada) v Holger Rune (Denmark)

The final would be the first ATP contest between the players.

In set one, the only break chance came in the fourth game, and Felix converted for a 3-1 advantage.

This edge was held until he served out the set 6-3. His last two service games were to love.

In set two, Felix saved a break point in game two, and two more in game eight.

No breaks of serve through ten games.

Serving at 5-5, Rune saved three break points, but Felix converted a fourth, and led 6-5.

Felix served out the match 6-3 7-5, to claim his third title in as many starts.