By Canadian Press

Canada’s Shapovalov advances, Auger-Aliassime ousted at French Open

May 29, 2023 | 6:53 AM

PARIS — Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round, while fellow Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime earned an early exit at the French Open on Monday.

Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., struggled at times but outlasted unseeded American Brandon Nakashima to post a 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 opening-round win.

Shapovalov, the No. 26 seed, committed 15 double faults in a match that lasted three hours and 47 minutes.

The Canadian will meet Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in the second round.  

Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime, the tournament’s 10th seed, was upset 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 by Italian Fabio Fognini.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2023.

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