Holger Roon, ranked 25th in the ATP rankings, failed to rise to the top in the final act of the ATP tournament in Basel and lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets 3-6, 5-7.

Rune of HolgerPhoto: Pavlo Danev / AP / Profimedia

Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime showed why he is in the top 10 and confirmed his good form after knocking out ATP No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the semi-final stage.

Holger Roon lost the ATP Basel final

Despite going very well to the finals of the tournament, the 19-year-old apprentice of Patrik Muratoglu did not seem to have the maturity to stop Félix Auger-Aliassime on his way to the title in Basel.

The Norwegian lost in straight sets after an hour and 40 minute battle and misses the chance to win two tournaments in a row after his success in Stockholm.