2024-08-21 09:26:27
The top national player will face a tough challenge in the second round of the Canadian tournament. If she wins, she could face the world No. 1.
Alejandro Tabilo (21° ATP) continues its path in the Masters 1000 de Montreal this Thursday after his solid debut in the first round of the competition.
The first national racket showed all its class against the American Frances Tiafoe (27°) and defeated him by 6-4 y 6-2, breaking his opponent’s serve on five occasions.
After that, Alejandro Tabilo prepares for his match valid for the second round of the Canadian tournament, where he will face the Italian Lorenzo Sonego (57th)who defeated Tallon Griekspoor (40th) in three sets.
The Italian, who has almost reached the Top 20 of the ATP rankings (21st was his best position), has had an irregular season. In fact, during this campaign he has not managed to overcome the quarter-final barrier in any competition on the circuit.
Regarding the history between the two, there is only one precedent. At the ATP 250 in Winston Salem in 2022, The European won 7-5 and 6-1although at that time the Chilean was just beginning to play ATP tournaments.
When, what time and where to watch Alejandro Tabilo live at the Montreal Masters?
Alejandro Tabilo will face Lorenzo Sonego this Thursday, August 8th between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (from Chile). The above, considering that the match is scheduled for the third round of court 9 of the Canadian Masters, on a day that begins at 11:00 am.
The Montreal Masters 1000 duels will be broadcast on TV by means of the signal of ESPN3. While via streamingall matches will be available through the Disney+ platform.
World No. 1 appears on the horizon
If Tabilo beats Sonego, the national tennis player could face Jannik Sinner, who currently leads the ATP rankings.
For this to happen, the top national player must beat his opponent on Thursday and the world number 1 must do the same against the Croatian. Borna Coric (94°).