Canada's Milos Raonic defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (12), 7-6 (4), 6-3 in an epic first-round match Monday night at the National Bank Open.
But Raonic, who grew up in nearby Thornhill, Ont., took the second-set in a tiebreaker and went on to complete the victory in two hours, 44 minutes.
This is Raonic's third tournament appearance since returning to the ATP Tour in June after an injury absence of nearly two years. Earlier, Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., dropped a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 decision to Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.WELCOME HOMEFive years after losing to Frances Tiafoe on his home court, the local gets revenge in his first match back in Toronto with a three-set victory at the
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