Holger Rune lost his chance to qualify in the final act of the ATP tournament in Basel. The top favorite was defeated by reigning champion Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.

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Holger Roon was eliminated by Felix Auger-Aliasime in the ATP Basel semi-finals

Holger Rune stopped in the semi-finals of the ATP tournament in Basel.

The 6th seed was defeated in straight sets by Félix Auger-Aliassime (19 ATP) after a match that lasted just one hour and 23 minutes.

Last year’s champion controlled the competition from end to end and will have the opportunity to defend the title he won last year.

In the final, Felix Auger-Aliassime will meet Hubert Gurkac (11 ATP), who beat Hugo Humbert (28 ATP) in the semifinals with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5).

Swiss Indoors is an ATP 500 tournament that will be held from October 23 to 29. The game is played on a hard surface and the total prize fund is 2,196,000 euros. The title champion is Felix Auger-Aliassime.