Gabriel Diallo's Wimbledon campaign ended Thursday in a gruelling five-set loss to Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in the men's second round. The Canadian twice recovered from a set deficit but fell 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-7(6), 6-2 in a match that consumed four hours and 23 minutes.
How the match unfolded
Diallo and Sonego traded tight opening sets, each claiming a tiebreak before the Italian seized control in the third set tiebreak. The Canadian mounted a comeback in the fourth set to force a decider, but Sonego's superior endurance proved decisive in the fifth, where the Italian pulled away decisively.
What this means for Canada
Diallo's exit removes Canada's last player from the men's singles draw at the All England Club, concluding the country's representation in that category for the tournament.
Sources
- CFJC Today: Canada's Diallo out of Wimbledon after five-set loss to Italy's Sonego. Published 2026-07-02.