“There wasn’t going to be a miracle”: Auger-Aliassime forced out of Montreal

Félix Auger-Aliassime’s home tournament is over before a ball was struck. The Canadian, the big local hope at the National Bank Open and seed No.2, withdrew on Wednesday with a back injury sustained in training – and, in an emotional media appearance, walked through exactly how his week fell apart. His spot goes to lucky loser Jaime Faria, who will now face Titouan Droguet in the second round.

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