Gabriel Diallo leaves Montreal in Tears after Injury Forces Retirement

Gabriel Diallo’s hopes of making a memorable run at his home tournament came to a heartbreaking end after the Canadian was forced to retire through injury during his second-round match against Italy’s Luciano Darderi at the National Bank Open in Montreal.

The 24-year-old was trailing 6-4, 3-2 when he decided he could no longer continue, bringing an abrupt end to his campaign in front of a disappointed home crowd.

As Diallo walked off the court in tears, the Montreal crowd rose to its feet, giving him a standing ovation as a show of support.

At the time of his retirement, no official details had been released regarding the exact nature of the injury.

This injury is another cruel setback for Diallo, who had been hoping to build on the progress he had made this season.

Everyone is hoping Diallo will be back competing sooner rather than later.