Canada’s Galarneau moves on to third round of French Open qualifying
Canada's Alexis Galarneau has advanced to the third round of French Open qualifying after defeating Brazil's Pedro Boscardin Dias. He saved 15 out of 17 break points during the match and will face Italy's Federico Cina for a chance to enter the main draw. Galarneau is the only Canadian to progress to the final round of qualifying, while Liam Draxl and Bianca Andreescu were eliminated in their matches.
- ▪Alexis Galarneau won his second-round qualifying match against Pedro Boscardin Dias.
- ▪He saved 15 out of 17 break points during the match.
- ▪Galarneau will compete against Federico Cina for a spot in the main draw.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canada's Alexis Galarneau reacts during his match against France's Arthur Rinderknech during last year's National Bank Open in Toronto.Chris Young/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanada’s Alexis Galarneau is on the cusp of his first French Open main-draw appearance after a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Brazil’s Pedro Boscardin Dias on Wednesday in the second round of qualifying.Galarneau advanced despite facing 17 break points.
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