Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters
Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime were eliminated as underdogs and injury derailed the Montreal Masters, with several other seeded players also falling.
- On Wednesday, the ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds as Alexander Zverev suffered a second-round upset and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew with a back injury.
- Top seed Zverev, the world number three, was toppled by Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in a three-set second-round rally. Zverev said, "This was probably the worst match of the season."
- Meanwhile, fourth seed Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, lost to Botic Van de Zandschulp, while Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas fell to 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca 7-6 , 7-5.
- Tournament director Valerie Tetreault noted Auger-Aliassime was the player "everybody was talking about" after the Montreal native injured his back during training on Monday.
- Defending champion Ben Shelton rallied to defeat Jenson Brooksby in 96 minutes, recording his 28th victory of the season amid the tournament's cascade of upsets.
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Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev faced surprising defeats, while home favourite Félix Auger-Aliassime withdrew due to a back injury, marking a dramatic day of early exits at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The ATP Masters 1000 tournament saw its top players tumble, reshaping the competition landscape. 🎾 Montreal Open 2026: Top Seeds Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev Knocked Out; Local Favourite Fel…
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