Dani Mérida, the only Spanish winner of the day in Canada

Spanish tennis experienced a day of highs and lows this Tuesday at the tournaments in Canada. The positive note was provided by Dani Mérida, who was the only national representative able to advance to the next round, while Pablo Carreño was eliminated, Jaume Munar had to retire due to physical problems, and Jessica Bouzas ended her journey in the women's draw after losing to the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.

As mentioned, the day's main protagonist was Mérida, who continues to confirm his progress on the ATP circuit. The man from Madrid put on another solid performance to secure his place in the next round and keep Spanish representation alive in the men's draw. The young player continues to accumulate prestigious victories, this time against local Liam Draxl (3-6, 6-4, 6-4), in a comeback that once again demonstrates the sweet moment he is experiencing this season.

Pablo Carreño did not have the same luck. The Asturian could not overcome his match against Frenchman Valentin Royer (1-6, 7-5, 6-2) and said goodbye to the tournament earlier than expected, in another defeat that prevents him from maintaining the good feelings shown at times over the past few weeks. Carreño continues to work to regain the consistency that will allow him to once again establish himself among the important names on the ATP circuit.

The worst news for the Armada came with Jaume Munar. The Balearic player, who had kicked off the tournament with a convincing victory over Hijikata, was forced to withdraw from his match against Alexander Blockx due to physical problems, prematurely ending his participation in Montreal. The withdrawal raises uncertainty just weeks before the US Open, the main goal of the final stage of the North American tour.

In the Toronto draw, there was also no luck

In the women's draw, there were also no good news for Spanish tennis. Jessica Bouzas was close to a highly prestigious victory against Elina Svitolina (6-7, 7-6, 6-4), but ultimately lost after a grueling match decided in three sets. The Galician managed to dominate a good part of the match, although double faults and the experience of the Ukrainian ultimately tipped the balance. Despite the loss, Bouzas left a very competitive impression against one of the main favorites of the tournament.

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