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One Canadian in the final round of qualifying and he wass first up.

Alexis Galarneau took on No. 11 seed Rinky Hijikata for a spot in the Omnium Banque Nationale main draw.

He had it in the bag (almost). And then when the finish line felt SO close, he flinched.

The overnight wait to start and finish the third set could be a blessing or a curse, depending on how it all shakes out.

But no one was able to finish their match before rain cancelled play for the day a little before 5:30 p.m. Except for one quick retirement.

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Omnium Banque Nationale
Location: Montreal, Canada
Category: ATP 1000 (Joint event with the WTA Tour)
Surface: Hard Court
Dates: Aug. 4 – 12, 2024
Prize money: $8,122,428
Draws: S56 – D28

Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
Final results
Qualifying, final round

Completed

[8] Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) def Christopher O’Connell (AUS) 21 retd

In progress

[11] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) vs [WC] Alexis Galarneau (CAN) 26 64 – suspended

[4] Brandon Nakashima (USA) vs [ALT] Billy Harris (GBR) 64 10 -suspended

[12] James Duckworth (AUS) vs Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 67 (4) 66 – suspended

Cancelled

[7] Jakub Mensik (CZE) vs [14] Borna Coric (CRO)

[10] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) vs Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS)

[8] Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) vs Christopher O’Connell (AUS)

Arthur Cazaux (FRA) vs. Taro Daniel (JPN)

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