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Canada's Alexis Galarneau falls in opening round of National Bank Open in Toronto

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Canada's Alexis Galarneau lost his opening-round match 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in men's singles action Monday in Toronto at the National Bank Open.

The Laval, Que., native had three aces and three double faults in the match, while winning 65 per cent of first-serve points.

Galarneau, 24, also converted three of his 13 break point chances. WATCH | Galarneau falls in opening round: Cerundolo, meanwhile, fired 10 aces to six double faults and won 62 per cent of first-serve points.

He broke on five of his six opportunities. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., and Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., were both scheduled to play later Monday.

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