Tournament draw finalized

The ATP 250 tournament in Brussels, set to take place from October 19 to 25, has officially released its draw. The draw was affected by the last-minute absence of two high-profile players: Casper Ruud and defending champion Félix Auger-Aliassime, who is also a double winner of the event.

Arthur Fils becomes top seed

Arthur Fils has taken over the top seed position due to the absences. This gives him a strong starting point in his efforts to earn enough points to qualify for the Turin tournament at the end of the season. The main draw is now complete and ready for play.

French players in the draw

Arthur Fils is joined by another Frenchman in the draw. Holger Rune was originally scheduled to participate but withdrew due to a back blockage, although tests later showed the issue was not serious. David Goffin, another invited player, may face a qualifier in his first match and could potentially meet Arthur Fils in the quarterfinals if both advance that far.

Top seeds face familiar challenges

Among the top four seeds, Jiri Lehecka, Francisco Cerundolo, and Alexander Blockx will begin their campaigns in the second round. The 8th seed is set to face Jaume Munar, a player he previously encountered at Roland-Garros 2025, or a qualifier. Later rounds could see matches against players like Alex Michelsen, Zizou Bergs, or Alexander Blockx.

Hugo Gaston starts with a tough match

The only other French player directly in the draw, Hugo Gaston, will open his campaign against Jacob Fearnley. If he advances, he could face Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 7th, or Kamil Majchrzak in the following rounds.