Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reacts after winning the men's singles final against United States Sebastian Korda at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) - Felix Auger-Aliassime won his second title in as many weeks, beating Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-4 in the European Open final on Sunday.
The 22-year-old Canadian, who won at Florence last weekend, stretched his winning run to eight straight matches. Six of those victories came in straight sets.
'œIt's another great week. I played some great tennis and really fought hard to stand here in front of you today, so big shout-out and thank you to my team,'ť Auger-Aliassime said during the trophy ceremony.
Auger-Aliassime also won at Rotterdam this year and now has three career titles. He lost his first eight finals but has since claimed three wins in the last four '“ all in straight sets.
Korda had been bidding for his second title after winning at Parma last year. The 22-year-old American also lost to Andrey Rublev in the Gijon final last week.
'œBack-to-back finals is a great achievement,'ť Korda said. 'œUnfortunately, we couldn't get it done today, but we'll be back in the next coming weeks.'ť
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reacts after winning the men's singles final against United States Sebastian Korda at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime holds his trophy after defeating United States Sebastian Korda during the men's singles final at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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First place, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, right, and runner up United States Sebastian Korda hold their trophies after the men's singles final at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime stands next to his trophy after defeating United States Sebastian Korda during the men's singles final at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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United States Sebastian Korda during the men's singles final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns the ball during the men's singles final against United States Sebastian Korda at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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United States Sebastian Korda serves the ball during the men's singles final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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United States Sebastian Korda walks away after losing a point during the men's singles final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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United States Sebastian Korda returns the ball during the men's singles final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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United States Sebastian Korda serves the ball during the men's singles final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
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