Gabriel Diallo Surges to Third Round in National Bank Open
Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo triumphed over Italy's Matteo Gigante to advance in the National Bank Open. Noteworthy for his height, Diallo exhibited resilience by rebounding from a challenging set and ultimately claiming victory. He is set to face Taylor Fritz next, continuing his impressive journey in the tournament.
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Canadian tennis sensation Gabriel Diallo made headlines with a stunning victory over Italy's Matteo Gigante, advancing to the third round of the National Bank Open. The towering 6-foot-8 Montrealian showcased his resilience, clinching a 6-3, 7-6 (5) win in a rain-interrupted match stretching over 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Diallo's performance was marked by an impressive comeback as he thwarted two set points at 2-5, breaking back to force a tiebreaker. Gigante led 5-3 in the tiebreaker, but Diallo's determination saw him claim the last four points, capitalizing on a double fault by Gigante on match point.
Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of tennis, Diallo highlighted the match's momentum swings. Fresh off his first ATP Tour title in the Netherlands, Diallo's next challenge is against American second-seed Taylor Fritz. Other notable matches included victories for Ben Shelton and Andrey Rublev, both advancing in the tournament.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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