De Minaur haunted by Montreal Masters double-fault drama
Alex de Minaur's tepid form ahead of the US Open continues with the Australian missing a big opportunity at the Canadian Open in Montreal.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur missed a crucial opportunity at the Canadian Open, known as the Montreal Masters, after losing to Britain's Cameron Norrie. De Minaur, who was ranked third, held a match point but squandered it by making two significant double faults, resulting in a 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-1 defeat. The match lasted an hour and a half in a sweltering, humid environment.
Norrie, the world number 37, credited De Minaur's strong start but emphasized his ability to match the Australian's intensity. De Minaur, who entered the tournament as the top seed, will retain his top-eight seeding for the US Open, contingent on Ben Shelton claiming the title. If Shelton wins, De Minaur could drop from seventh to eighth in the rankings. Meanwhile, Norrie faces 18th seed Arthur Fils in the next round.
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