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Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to the Dubai final, defeating Quentin Halys, aiming for his third title of 2025.

Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased his exceptional talent by advancing to the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The Canadian star triumphed over Frenchman Quentin Halys with a score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in a grueling semifinal that lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes. Auger-Aliassime`s powerful serve was on full display as he fired 10 aces and secured 74% of his first serve points, breaking Halys` serve four times throughout the match.

This victory marks Auger-Aliassime`s third final appearance in 2025, as he aims to capture his third title of the year and the eighth of his career. He will face either 4th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas or Tallon Griekspoor in the championship match. Following this performance, Auger-Aliassime is set to rise to world 18 in the ATP rankings.

For Halys, reaching his first ATP 500 semifinal is a significant achievement, propelling him 18 spots up the rankings to a new career-high of 59. In other tennis news, the Miami Open is scheduled to commence on March 18th at Hard Rock Stadium, featuring many of the world`s top players competing on the hardcourts in Miami. Additionally, Ole Miss men`s tennis is gearing up for a doubleheader against LSU and North Alabama, with North Alabama holding a 4-2 record so far this season.

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