Musetti and Rune Triumph in National Bank Open Debut
Lorenzo Musetti and Holger Rune made strong starts at the National Bank Open, each securing victories in their opening matches. Musetti defeated James Duckworth, while Rune overcame Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Several top-seeded players are absent from this Masters 1000 tournament, allowing the field to open up for new contenders.
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Lorenzo Musetti and Holger Rune displayed impressive form as they emerged victorious in their first matches at the National Bank Open on Tuesday. Musetti skillfully overcame Australian qualifier James Duckworth with a 7-5, 6-1 win.
Meanwhile, Rune triumphed over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, securing a 7-6 (7), 6-3 victory on a sun-drenched afternoon. The tournament, a staple in the Masters 1000 series, had all its seeded players bypass the first round.
The event also saw some notable absences, including top-ranked players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and Novak Djokovic. However, other high-ranked competitors like Casper Ruud, Karen Khachanov, Francisco Cerundolo, and defending champion Alexei Popyrin advanced successfully.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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