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Defending 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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