Arseneault opens NBO with straight sets win over Royer
The 18-year-old Arseneault warmed up for the evening's featured match by knocking off 24-year-old qualifier Valentin Royer of France 6-3, 7-6 (4) in one hour, 45 minutes on the grandstand court at Sobeys Stadium.
Royer had more winners (21-14) than Arseneault, but had more unforced errors (48-23).
The Canadian had five aces, four double faults, a first serve percentage of 68, and won five of 11 break points.
Royer had three aces, six double faults, a first serve percentage of 61 and only won four of nine break points.
The 35-year-old Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., will play Facundo Bagnis of Argentina on centre court in his opening round men's singles match.
Pospisil has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 25, and No. 4 in doubles. Along with partner Jack Sock, he won the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and the 2015 Indian Wells Masters men's doubles titles. He also reached the quarterfinals in singles at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27, 2025.
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