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The 33-year-old Frenchman, who came into the
tournament on the back of a record-equalling third triumph in
Montpellier the previous Sunday, converted four out of 11 break
points as he denied his 19-year-old opponent a maiden ATP title.
"You're young, you'll improve fast and you'll win this
tournament and other tournaments, so keep going," Monfils told
Auger-Aliassime.
"I'm super happy... it's been an amazing week for me."
It was a 10th career title for world number nine Monfils, who
improved his win-loss record in the tournament to 14-1 with his
only defeat coming to Slovakia's Martin Klizan in the final four
years ago.
It was a disappointing day for Auger-Aliassime, who had made
history by becoming the youngest finalist in the event, dropping
only one set en route to the title clash.
He made 12 unforced forehand errors as Monfils broke early to
race to a 4-2 lead before easing through the opening set.
Monfils overcame a minor blip when he was broken while ahead 5-2
in the second, but Auger-Aliassime was unable to stage a late
comeback and force a decider as the Frenchman held firm to seal
the contest on his fifth championship point.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Ian
Chadband)
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