Canadian Galarneau, Draxl Win French Open Qualifying Openers
Canadians Alexis Galarneau and Liam Draxl won their first-round qualifying matches at the 2026 French Open.
May 18, 2026
1 min read
19 views
Source: sportsnet.ca
Canadian tennis players Alexis Galarneau and Liam Draxl both won their first-round matches in the qualifying draw of the 2026 French Open on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Roland Garros in Paris.
Galarneau, ranked 201st in the world, defeated Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-4, 6-4. Draxl, ranked 256th, beat France's Mathias Bourgue 7-5, 6-3.
Both players will now compete in the second round of qualifying, needing two more wins to reach the main draw of the Grand Slam tournament.
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the French Open qualifying draw?
The qualifying draw is a tournament held before the main French Open, where lower-ranked players compete for spots in the main draw.
How many wins do Galarneau and Draxl need to reach the main draw?
They need two more wins in the qualifying draw to reach the main draw of the French Open.
When did the 2026 French Open qualifying begin?
The qualifying matches began on May 18, 2026, at Roland Garros in Paris.
