Struff and Griekspoor face off in an unexpected final in Brussels
Major surprises were left by the semifinal day at the ATP 250 Brussels 2026, with the two players who were favorites to face each other in the final, Arthur Fils and Fran Cerúndolo, both losing. Both the Frenchman and the Argentine did not perform at their best and fell short against the solid play of Jan-Lennard Struff and Tallon Griekspoor, respectively.
The German and the Dutchman will contest the title this Sunday at the ATP 250 Brussels 2026 after achieving very commendable victories. Griekspoor won against Cerúndolo in a gripping match decided by small details, as evidenced by the final score: 2-6 6-3 7-6 (4). The Dutchman is a very dangerous player on this surface, aiming to win the fourth title of his professional career.
UPSET IN BRUSSELS! 🚨 Jan-Lennard Struff takes out No.1 seed Arthur Fils to reach his fifth ATP Tour final! 💪 @BNPPFEUOpen #BNPPFEuropeanOpen https://t.co/3cUkR2sgSd
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 24, 2026
Fils showed signs of nervousness while seeking a spot in the ATP Finals
Facing him will be a Jan-Lennard Struff who is on a high after eliminating Arthur Fils, a strong favorite for the title. The Frenchman felt the pressure of playing for a spot in the ATP Finals and showed many doubts at key moments in a fiercely contested match. The German ended up winning 6-4 6-7 (7) 7-6 (5), morally sinking a Fils who must reconsider how he approaches this season.
What should be a source of excitement and motivation is turning into an emotionally overwhelming struggle for the French player, who will seek to regain his best feelings in Basel and earn the necessary points to secure his presence in Turin. The final of the ATP 250 Brussels 2026 between Jan-Lennard Struff and Tallon Griekspoor promises intense emotions.
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Struff y Grieskpoor se citan en una inesperada final en Bruselas