Diallo wins Madrid opener after late entry into main draw as lucky loser
Apr 24, 2025 | 7:47 AM
MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo made the most of a last-minute spot in the Madrid Open, beating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-1, 6-2 in the opening round.
Diallo entered the main draw as a replacement for Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, who withdrew before the tournament.
Diallo didn’t face a break point and won 86 per cent of his first-serve points. He converted all four of his break chances and won 19 points on return.
It was a strong response after falling to Croatia’s Borna Coric 6-3, 7-6 (6) in the final round of qualifying on Wednesday.
