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Toronto Sun
a day ago
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- Toronto Sun
Canada's Vasek Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance in three sets
The 35-year-old had a career-high singles ranking of world No. 25, and No. 4 in doubles. Published Jul 28, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 2 minute read Vasek Pospisil of Canada gestures to his team while playing Facundo Bagnis of Argentina during the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Toronto. Photo by Matthew Stockman / Getty Images North America The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., who confirmed last week that the National Bank Open in Toronto would be his final hurrah on the pro circuit, was eliminated Sunday in the first round of men's singles by qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina at Sobeys Stadium. Bagnis won the best-of-three match on Centre Court 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in one hour, 57 minutes. Pospisil wrote on X before his match: 'Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time Toronto.' 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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. He also won a Davis Cup championship in 2022. Against Bagnis, Pospsil had 17 winners, 39 unforced errors, six aces and five double faults. The 35-year-old Bagnis had 20 winners, 25 unforced errors, 11 aces and two double faults. In front of friends and family, including his parents, Milos and Mila, Pospisil put on a gutsy fight against Bagnis but struggled after pulling a muscle in the first set. 'I really wanted my parents to be at my last match. I didn't want to just kind of end it. Because it's been such a family journey. They sacrificed so much for me,' said Pospisil. 'My dad as well, he quit his job, he coached me for 15 years. He was, in some ways, more invested in this than I was. It was just as much his journey as it was mine.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bagnis will next face 30th-ranked Nuno Borges of Portugal. Meanwhile, 18-year-old wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., knocked 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. Arseneault will next play 18th-seeded and NBO defending champion Alexei Popyrin of Sydney, Australia. 'It definitely hasn't sunk in yet. It's going to take maybe tomorrow morning before I realize what I've just done,' said a happy Arseneault. 'To play my first main draw in Toronto, and to win my first match, it's the best thing that's happened to me yet.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In other action Sunday, the world's 48th-ranked Gael Monfils of France lost to qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), while 80th-ranked Roman Safiullin of Russia lost his first set 6-4 to qualifier Ugo Blanchet of France, but bounced back with 6-2, 7-6 (9) wins. The 84th-ranked Adam Walton of Australia lost his first set 6-4 to Benjamin Bonzi of France but bounced back with 6-0, 6-3 victories. UPCOMING In opening-round games on Monday, Canadian Dan Martin plays Jaume Munar of Spain, Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ont., plays Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain, and Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., plays Arthur Rinderknech of France. 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National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
Canada's Vasek Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance in three sets
Article content The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Article content Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., who confirmed last week that the National Bank Open in Toronto would be his final hurrah on the pro circuit, was eliminated Sunday in the first round of men's singles by qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina at Sobeys Stadium. Article content Bagnis won the best-of-three match on Centre Court 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in one hour, 57 minutes. Article content Pospisil wrote on X before his match: 'Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time Toronto.' Article content Article content Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time in Toronto 😌 — Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) July 21, 2025 Article content The 35-year-old Pospisil had 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. Article content He also won a Davis Cup championship in 2022. Article content Against Bagnis, Pospsil had 17 winners, 39 unforced errors, six aces and five double faults. The 35-year-old Bagnis had 20 winners, 25 unforced errors, 11 aces and two double faults. Article content In front of friends and family, including his parents, Milos and Mila, Pospisil put on a gutsy fight against Bagnis but struggled after pulling a muscle in the first set. Article content 'I really wanted my parents to be at my last match. I didn't want to just kind of end it. Because it's been such a family journey. They sacrificed so much for me,' said Pospisil. 'My dad as well, he quit his job, he coached me for 15 years. He was, in some ways, more invested in this than I was. It was just as much his journey as it was mine.' Article content Article content Bagnis will next face 30th-ranked Nuno Borges of Portugal. Article content Meanwhile, 18-year-old wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., knocked 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. Article content Royer had more winners (21-14) than Arseneault, but had more unforced errors (48-23). Article content The Canadian had five aces, four double faults, a first serve percentage of 68, and won five of 11 break points. Article content Royer had three aces, six double faults, a first serve percentage of 61 and only won four of nine break points. Article content Arseneault will next play 18th-seeded and NBO defending champion Alexei Popyrin of Sydney, Australia. Article content 'It definitely hasn't sunk in yet. It's going to take maybe tomorrow morning before I realize what I've just done,' said a happy Arseneault. 'To play my first main draw in Toronto, and to win my first match, it's the best thing that's happened to me yet.' Article content In other action Sunday, the world's 48th-ranked Gael Monfils of France lost to qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), while 80th-ranked Roman Safiullin of Russia lost his first set 6-4 to qualifier Ugo Blanchet of France, but bounced back with 6-2, 7-6 (9) wins. The 84th-ranked Adam Walton of Australia lost his first set 6-4 to Benjamin Bonzi of France but bounced back with 6-0, 6-3 victories. Article content
Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Tennis: Vernon's Vasek Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance, calls it a career
TORONTO — The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, who announced last week that the National Bank Open in Toronto would be his final hurrah on the pro circuit, was eliminated Sunday in the first round of men's singles by qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina at Sobeys Stadium. Bagnis won the best-of-three match on centre court 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in one hour, 57 minutes. Pospisil wrote on X before his match: 'Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time Toronto.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The 35-year-old Pospisil had 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. Against Bagnis, Pospsil had 17 winners, 39 unforced errors, six aces and five double faults. The winner had 20 winners, 25 unforced errors, 11 aces and two double faults. Meanwhile, 18-year-old wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., knocked 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. Arseneault will next play 18th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Sydney, Australia. In other action on Sunday, the world's 48th-ranked Gael Monfils of France lost to qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), while 80th-ranked Roman Safiullin of Russia lost his first set 6-4 to qualifier Ugo Blanchet of France, but bounced back with 6-2, 7-6 (9) wins. The 84th-ranked Adam Walton of Australia lost his first set 6-4 to Benjamin Bonzi of France but bounced back with 6-0, 6-3 victories.
The Province
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Tennis: Vernon's Vasek Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance, calls it a career
Pospisil wrote on X before his match: "Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time Toronto." Published Jul 27, 2025 • 2 minute read File photo: Vasek Pospisil at the Odlum Brown VanOpen in 2022 Photo by Joe Ng TORONTO — The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, who announced last week that the National Bank Open in Toronto would be his final hurrah on the pro circuit, was eliminated Sunday in the first round of men's singles by qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina at Sobeys Stadium. Bagnis won the best-of-three match on centre court 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in one hour, 57 minutes. Pospisil wrote on X before his match: 'Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time Toronto.' The 35-year-old Pospisil had 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 advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Against Bagnis, Pospsil had 17 winners, 39 unforced errors, six aces and five double faults. The winner had 20 winners, 25 unforced errors, 11 aces and two double faults. Meanwhile, 18-year-old wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., knocked 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. Arseneault will next play 18th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Sydney, Australia. In other action on Sunday, the world's 48th-ranked Gael Monfils of France lost to qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), while 80th-ranked Roman Safiullin of Russia lost his first set 6-4 to qualifier Ugo Blanchet of France, but bounced back with 6-2, 7-6 (9) wins. The 84th-ranked Adam Walton of Australia lost his first set 6-4 to Benjamin Bonzi of France but bounced back with 6-0, 6-3 victories. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Whitecaps News BC Lions Sports
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance by Bagnis in three sets
TORONTO - The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., who announced last week that the National Bank Open in Toronto would be his final hurrah on the pro circuit, was eliminated Sunday in the first round of men's singles by qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina at Sobeys Stadium. Bagnis won the best-of-three match on centre court 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in one hour, 57 minutes. Pospisil wrote on X before his match: 'Eighteen years of professional tennis. Looking forward to playing in front of you one last time Toronto.' The 35-year-old Pospisil had 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. Against Bagnis, Pospsil had 17 winners, 39 unforced errors, six aces and five double faults. The winner had 20 winners, 25 unforced errors, 11 aces and two double faults. Meanwhile, 18-year-old wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., knocked 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. Arseneault will next play 18th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Sydney, Australia. In other action on Sunday, the world's 48th-ranked Gael Monfils of France lost to qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), while 80th-ranked Roman Safiullin of Russia lost his first set 6-4 to qualifier Ugo Blanchet of France, but bounced back with 6-2, 7-6 (9) wins. The 84th-ranked Adam Walton of Australia lost his first set 6-4 to Benjamin Bonzi of France but bounced back with 6-0, 6-3 victories. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27, 2025.
