US EditionDefending Champion Alexei Popyrin Advances to the National Bank Open Quarterfinals
TORONTO, CANADA, AUG 2 – Defending champion Alexei Popyrin overcame fifth seed Holger Rune in three sets to reach the quarterfinals at the National Bank Open, continuing his bid for a second straight title.
- Alexei Popyrin defeated Holger Rune 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 on August 2, 2025, to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals in Toronto.
- The tournament expanded to a 96-player field with a US$9.19 million prize pool, and Novak Djokovic skipped the event along with other Serbian players.
- Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced after Francisco Cerundolo retired due to injury, and American Alex Michelsen reached the quarterfinals by defeating Learner Tien 6-3, 6-3.
- Karen Khachanov beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5 and will face Michelsen, while Popyrin, the 18th seed and defending champion, will meet Zverev next in the quarters.
- Popyrin’s victory keeps him in contention for a consecutive title amid a disappointing Canadian singles performance and ongoing doubles losses.
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Popyrin books Toronto quarter-final spot
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to an ATP Toronto Masters quarter-final against defending champion Alexei Popyrin as his fourth-round opponent Francisco Cerundolo was forced to retire with an abdominal injury on Saturday. Germany's Zverev secured a 6-4, 1-0 victory, Argentina's Cerundolo taking a medical timeout after the fifth game and finally calling a halt after less than an hour on court. Australia's Popyrin won his ninth straight match…
The meeting with Australian Alexei Popyrin was the final stop for Danish Holger Rune in Toronto.
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Defending champ Alexei Popyrin advances to men's quarterfinals at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Alexei Popyrin remains in the hunt for a second straight National Bank Open crown. The Australian battled back from a set down to defeat No.
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Defending champion Alexei Popyrin advances to the National Bank Open quarterfinals
Defending champion Alexei Popyrin of Australia beat fifth-seeded Holger Rune of Denmark 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals.
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