TORONTO – 2022 National Bank Open Champion Pablo Caleno Basta opened the tournament on Monday, beating Canada’s wildcard entries Liam Drax 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
When the tournament took place in Montreal three years ago, Carreno Busta won his first Masters 1,000 title.
Another Spaniard, Jaume Munar, advanced in a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Canadian Dan Martin, who came through the qualifiers to ensure the appearance of the main draw of his first ATP Tour.
No players were active in the tournament that were seeded on Monday. This player is No. Jannik Sinner, top ranked. 2Carlos Alcaraz, No. 5Jack Draper, No. 6Novak Jjokovic had already withdrawn.
Among the noteworthy results, Australia’s qualifying Tristang Schoolkate defeated Rising Brazilian teenage stars Joa O Fonseca 7-6 (5), 6-4. American Mackenzie MacDonald beat Belgian David Goffin 6-4, 6-4.