Canadians Shapovalov, Diallo both bounced from Australian Open in 2nd round

Canadian tennis hopes took a hit at the Australian Open as both Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo were eliminated in the second round, ending their campaigns earlier than many had anticipated. The pair had shown flashes of promise in their opening matches, but couldn’t maintain momentum against higher-ranked opponents in the tournament’s first Grand Slam of the year.

Shapovalov, who was once ranked in the world’s top 10, struggled to find consistency in his match. The 24-year-old has battled injuries over the past year, and while his talent remains evident, his game appeared rusty at crucial moments. He was ultimately outplayed in four sets, unable to sustain the aggressive baseline game that once made him a breakout star on the ATP tour.

Diallo, still an emerging name in Canadian tennis, had impressed with a strong first-round performance but ran into a more experienced opponent in the second round. Despite showing his athleticism and powerful serve, the 22-year-old couldn’t convert key break points, leading to a straight-sets loss. While the result is disappointing, Diallo’s appearance in the second round marked a step forward in his professional development.

The early exits leave Canadian tennis fans looking ahead to other national hopefuls in the draw, such as Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez, to carry the torch deeper into the tournament. With Shapovalov and Diallo both exiting early, questions remain about Canada’s next wave of men’s singles contenders and whether injuries and inconsistency will continue to hinder progress.

For now, both players will regroup and look toward upcoming tournaments to regain form and ranking. Despite the setbacks, the potential is still there—especially for Diallo, who continues to gain experience on the world stage.