Aussie the first winner at French Open after injury retirement
James Duckworth has advanced to the second round of the French Open after his opponent Gabriel Diallo retired due to injury. Duckworth won the first set 6-3 and was leading 4-1 in the second set when Diallo withdrew. This marks Duckworth's second time reaching the second round at Roland-Garros in his career.
- ▪James Duckworth became the first player to advance at the French Open after Gabriel Diallo retired injured.
- ▪Duckworth won the first set 6-3 and was leading 4-1 in the second set when Diallo withdrew.
- ▪This is Duckworth's second time reaching the second round of the French Open, with his previous appearance in 2021.
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James Duckworth the first winner at French Open after injury retirementTopic:TennisSun 24 May 2026 at 9:25pmSun 24 May 2026 at 9:25pmSun 24 May 2026 at 9:25pmGabriel Diallo retired while down 4-1 in the second set. (Getty Images: Dan Istitene)abc.net.au/news/james-duckworth-wins-at-french-open-gabriel-diallo-injury/106716248Link copiedShareShare articleAustralian James Duckworth has become the first player to advance at this year's French Open after his opponent Gabriel Diallo pulled out injured in the second set of their opening-day encounter.The 82nd-ranked Duckworth took the first set 6-3 against his 49th-ranked rival in 43 minutes at Roland-Garros.Duckworth then raced out to a 4-1 lead in the second set, but Diallo was struggling to keep up as his fitness issues deepened.The Canadian…
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