North Carolina State University Athletics
Saturday, October 13
Calgary, Canada
ALL DAY
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Calgary ATP Challenger
10/17/2018 9:36:00β―AM | Men's Tennis
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CALGARY, Alberta β Wolfpack junior Alexis Galarneau opened competition at the Calgary National Bank Challenger with a pair of wins, as he picked up first-round victories in both singles and doubles play Tuesday.
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The tournament is a part of the ATP Challenger Tour, a feeder circuit to the ATP World Tour, and it provides Galarneau a chance to earn ATP points and continue focusing on his development for professional tennis.
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"This tournament is a good opportunity to implement all of the things I've been working on this fall," said Galarneau. "It gives me a chance to improve my world ranking and see what level I am at with my tennis game. I played smart during my first round of competition, and I was very happy to be able to bounce back from a tough match at the Cary Challenger. I've been working on my tactical side with the coaches, and it showed during my first-round matches."
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Galarneau matched up against Pablo Vivero Gonzalez (ATP 455) in the first round of singles action, taking the first set by a 6-2 score. In the second set, both players held serve for the majority of the frame until Galarneau managed to break Vivero Gonzalez's last service game, resulting in a 6-4 second-set score that secured the win.
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The Laval, Quebec native went on to compete in doubles later in the afternoon, pairing up with fellow Canadian Steven Diez. Galarneau and Diez powered their way to a 6-1, 3-6, 10-8 victory over Cam Ilkel and Roberto Ortega-Olmedo to advance to the doubles quarterfinal.
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Galarneau will continue singles competition Wednesday evening, as he faces the Challenger's top-seeded Jordan Thompson (ATP 108) in the Round of 16. That match is scheduled to begin not before 8 p.m. EST and will be played on the National Bank Court. Galarneau and Diez will play their doubles quarterfinal match Thursday.
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CALGARY, Alberta β Wolfpack junior Alexis Galarneau opened competition at the Calgary National Bank Challenger with a pair of wins, as he picked up first-round victories in both singles and doubles play Tuesday.
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The tournament is a part of the ATP Challenger Tour, a feeder circuit to the ATP World Tour, and it provides Galarneau a chance to earn ATP points and continue focusing on his development for professional tennis.
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"This tournament is a good opportunity to implement all of the things I've been working on this fall," said Galarneau. "It gives me a chance to improve my world ranking and see what level I am at with my tennis game. I played smart during my first round of competition, and I was very happy to be able to bounce back from a tough match at the Cary Challenger. I've been working on my tactical side with the coaches, and it showed during my first-round matches."
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Galarneau matched up against Pablo Vivero Gonzalez (ATP 455) in the first round of singles action, taking the first set by a 6-2 score. In the second set, both players held serve for the majority of the frame until Galarneau managed to break Vivero Gonzalez's last service game, resulting in a 6-4 second-set score that secured the win.
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First round win for @tennisgalarneau at the Calgary National Bank Challenger!
β NC State Men's Tennis πΊπΎ (@PackMensTennis) October 16, 2018
He defeats Pablo Vivero Gonzal (ATP 455) 6-2, 6-4 to advance. #PackRisin pic.twitter.com/IaasWsYPpx
The Laval, Quebec native went on to compete in doubles later in the afternoon, pairing up with fellow Canadian Steven Diez. Galarneau and Diez powered their way to a 6-1, 3-6, 10-8 victory over Cam Ilkel and Roberto Ortega-Olmedo to advance to the doubles quarterfinal.
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Galarneau will continue singles competition Wednesday evening, as he faces the Challenger's top-seeded Jordan Thompson (ATP 108) in the Round of 16. That match is scheduled to begin not before 8 p.m. EST and will be played on the National Bank Court. Galarneau and Diez will play their doubles quarterfinal match Thursday.
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