By Canadian Press

Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Sonego at Monte Carlo Masters

Apr 10, 2024 | 5:43 AM

ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN, France — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters tournament on Wednesday after dropping a third-round match 6-4, 7-5 to Lorenzo Sonego of Italy.

Auger-Aliassime, ranked 35th in the world, fired just three aces while committing 13 unforced errors in a two-hour and two-minute match.

Sonego, ranked 57th, was a “lucky loser” replacement for world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, who pulled out of the tournament on Tuesday because of a muscle injury to his right forearm.

With the win, Sonego evened his career record against Auger-Aliassime at 2-2.

He will next play either Zhizhen Zhang of China or 14th-seeded Ugo Humbert of France in the round of 16.

niche amenities

Trio of community park projects advancing in Nanaimo

3h ago

final farewell

Family, friends and fans to gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan

4h ago

holiday vibes

Grizzlies spoil Clippers' teddy bear toss night

11h ago

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 10, 2024.

The Canadian Press