The opening round of the National Bank Open 2025 in Toronto delivered fireworks as top seeds and rising stars powered through the Round of 64 with dominant performances. Canadian fans had plenty to cheer—and worry—about, with mixed results from local talent.
🇨🇦 Canadian Spotlight: Diallo Wins, Auger-Aliassime Stumbles
Canadian Gabriel Diallo lit up the home crowd with a composed 6-3, 7-6(5) win over Italy’s Matteo Gigante. Diallo’s big-serving and steady baseline game sealed the match in straight sets, giving Canada a hopeful start.
However, Félix Auger-Aliassime struggled against Hungary’s Fabian Marozsán, falling 4-6, 4-6. Marozsán played with precision and neutralized Félix’s power with smart shot selection, continuing the Canadian’s rough run in 2025.
🇺🇸 Shelton, Fritz, Tiafoe March On
Young American Ben Shelton overpowered French veteran Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3, showing great touch and explosive athleticism.
Second seed Taylor Fritz faced a tough test from Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena but held his nerve in two tight sets, 7-5, 7-6(1). Fellow American Frances Tiafoe survived a scare, coming from a set down to defeat Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(5).
🔥 Rublev, De Minaur Impress in Straight Set Wins
Russia’s Andrey Rublev was clinical against France’s Hugo Gaston, winning 6-2, 6-3. Ninth seed Alex de Minaur of Australia dispatched Argentina’s Francisco Comesana 6-4, 6-2 with trademark speed and consistency.
🎾 Notable Results
- 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in a surprise upset to Australia’s Christopher O’Connell: 4-6, 6-4, 2-6.
- 🇬🇧 Cameron Norrie edged to three sets but couldn’t get past Aussie Aleksandar Vukic, who won 6-3, 6(2)-7, 6-3.
- 🇺🇸 Brandon Nakashima outlasted compatriot Ethan Quinn 7-6, 7-6(4) in a tight all-American clash.
- 🇨🇿 Jakub Mensik breezed past American Toby Boyer 6-4, 6-4.
- 🇨🇳 China’s Yi Bu was outclassed by Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego: 1-6, 4-6.
- 🇺🇸 Mackenzie McDonald lost to Czech Jiri Lehecka 6(2)-7, 4-6.
- 🇫🇷 Arthur Fils defeated Spain’s Pablo Carreño Busta in straight sets: 6-3, 6-4.
- 🇪🇸 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina handled France’s Corentin Moutet: 6-4, 6-3.
- 🇮🇹 Flavio Cobolli narrowly edged out Canadian Alexis Galarneau in a three-set battle: 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.
🎾 What’s Next?
As the tournament heats up, fans can expect thrilling matchups in the Round of 32. Will Canada’s Gabriel Diallo continue his dream run? Can Tiafoe, Fritz, and Rublev stay dominant? Stay tuned for more ATP Toronto 2025 action at the National Bank Open.
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