Monfils meets Bogomolov in Rogers Cup opener

Monfils meets Bogomolov in Rogers Cup opener Fifth seed Gael Monfils will be in second-round action on a busy day in Montreal, as he takes to the court against American qualifier Alex Bogomolov Jr. World No. 7 Gael Monfils makes his return to competition following a runner-up finish in Washington DC. The 24-year-old Frenchman advanced to the final match, before falling to veteran Radek Stepanek in straight sets.

Monfils is 25-10 entering into his fourth Rogers Cup, having made the quarterfinal or better in six tournaments this season.

World No. 57 Alex Bogomolov defeated Adrian Mannarino in the first round, 6-2, 7-6(4). The 28-year-old qualifier is bidding for his 15th Tour-level victory of the year.