Why did Gabriel Diallo retire from the French Open?

Diallo retired due to injury during his opening-round match against James Duckworth. The match lasted just over an hour before Diallo withdrew with Duckworth leading 6-3, 4-1 in the second set.

When do other Canadian players compete at the French Open?

Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov play their opening matches on Tuesday. Leylah Fernandez opens on Monday, and Victoria Mboko plays on Tuesday.

Gabriel Diallo exits French Open with injury in opening round

Maya Kapoor

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Published May 24, 2026Last updated June 15, 2026

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Gabriel Diallo, a Canadian ranked No. 49, retired from his first-round French Open match against James Duckworth on May 24 due to injury. Duckworth led 6-3, 4-1 when Diallo withdrew, ending the Montreal native's Grand Slam campaign after just over an hour of play.

Key facts

Gabriel Diallo retired from his opening-round match at the French Open on May 24 due to injury, with Duckworth leading 6-3, 4-1 in the second set.
Diallo, ranked No. 49, did not record an ace or convert a break point before withdrawing from the match.
James Duckworth, ranked No. 82, advanced with three aces and converted three of five break-point opportunities.
Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are scheduled to play their opening matches on Tuesday; Leylah Fernandez plays Monday and Victoria Mboko plays Tuesday.

Gabriel Diallo has withdrawn from the French Open after an injury forced him to retire from his opening-round match against Australia's James Duckworth. The Montreal native, ranked No. 49, retired during the second set with Duckworth leading 6-3, 4-1 according to reporting by the Canadian Press.

What happened in the match

Diallo struggled from the start and did not record an ace or convert a break point before exiting. Duckworth, ranked No. 82, converted three of his five break-point opportunities and struck three aces to advance after approximately one hour of play.

Other Canadian players at the tournament

Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are scheduled to begin their campaigns on Tuesday, according to the Canadian Press. On the women's side, Leylah Fernandez opens her tournament on Monday, with Victoria Mboko playing on Tuesday.

Sources

Winnipeg Free Press: Canada's Gabriel Diallo retires due to injury in opening match at French Open. Canadian Press, 2026-05-24.
Medicine Hat News: Canada's Gabriel Diallo retires due to injury in opening match at French Open. Canadian Press, 2026-05-24.

Reported from public sources.

Frequently asked questions

Why did Gabriel Diallo retire from the French Open?: Diallo retired due to injury during his opening-round match against James Duckworth. The match lasted just over an hour before Diallo withdrew with Duckworth leading 6-3, 4-1 in the second set.
When do other Canadian players compete at the French Open?: Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov play their opening matches on Tuesday. Leylah Fernandez opens on Monday, and Victoria Mboko plays on Tuesday.