By Canadian Press

Canadians Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime get first-round byes at National Bank Open

Aug 7, 2021 | 11:56 AM

TORONTO — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov says he’s feeling confident heading into next week’s National Bank Open in Toronto. 

The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., comes into the tournament as the No. 5 seed and will have a bye through the first round. 

Shapovalov says he’s taken momentum out of Wimbledon where last month he impressed many before falling to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. 

Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime comes into the National Bank Open seeded ninth and also has a first-round bye, while Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver, the No. 53 seed, will face a qualifier in first-round action.

The women’s tournament will take place in Montreal, with Canada’s Bianca Andreescu looking to defend her 2019 title. 

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 7, 2021.

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