Karlovic ousts Canada’s Auger-Aliassime in first round of Tata Open

PUNE, India — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime fell to Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Tata Open Maharashtra on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime, ranked 109th in the world, advanced to the main draw of the ATP 250 tournament after defeating Italian Gianluigi Quinzi 7-5, 6-3 in his final qualifier.

The Montreal native was born the same year the 39-year-old Karlovic turned pro.

Karlovic will face Evgeny Donskoy in the next round.

The Canadian Press