From this Monday (7), the Toronto Masters 1000one of the preparatory tournaments for U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam of the season. Among the highlights are the presence of the world number 1, the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, and the Russian Daniil Medvedev, champion in 2021. The tournament will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and on Star+ streaming platform. Get to know the main names and the full Toronto Masters schedule!
Toronto Masters: the big names
Accent, Carlos Alcaraz comes into the hardcourt season with high expectations following the historic success of Wimbledon against Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard will only play the second time in the Canadian tournament and is looking for an unprecedented title for his collection. in 2024, he has six titles and comes out of 14 matches without defeat.
Another favourite, Daniel Medvedev returns to his favorite floor during the North American summer. Winner of the 2021 edition of Toronto, the Russian achieved expressive results in the first half, with four titles on hard court. He fell to Alcaraz in the semi-finals of Wimbledon, despite a good level on the London lawn.
Semi-finalist 2022, Norwegian Casper Ruud arrives like an unknown after the ups and downs of the season, such as second place at Roland Garros and the second round defeat at Wimbledon. In recent weeks, he decided to return to clay and became Bastad’s assistant. On the other hand, the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas he invested in preparing for the fast lane and did well: he won the Los Cabos title. It was only the first title of the year for the world number 4.
Danes run outside Holger Runeof frank rise in the circuit, the Russian Andrei Rublevchampion at Bastad, and the Italian Sinner Jannik, who managed to show his best level of the season on hard ground. Champion in Hamburg, the German Alexander Zverev is another name that is regaining confidence and good form. Vice in 2022, the Pole Hubert Hurkacz balanced the Wimbledon round of 16 against Djokovic and could surprise.
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Absences
Novak Djokovic This is the main embezzlement of the Toronto Masters. The Serb withdrew from the Canadian tournament citing fatigue and decided to only compete in the Cincinnati Masters 1000 in preparation for the US Open. Champion in 2022, the Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta this is a confirmed absence due to a right elbow injury. the australian Nick Kyrgios, who lives his injuries, suffers from a wrist problem and will leave Toronto. He remains doubtful for the US Open.
Toronto Masters Table
In the first quadrant, Alcaraz recovered a key with banana peels: debut against the American Ben Shelton or against Spanish Bernabe Miralles. The No. 1 can find Hurkacz in the third round and Rune in the quarterfinals. The candidates to meet him in the semi-finals are Tsitsipas, Sinner, the Italian Matteo Berrettini and even the American Christopher Eubanks.
On the other side, Medvedev has established himself as the champion of the draw: he will make his debut against the local guest Vasek Pospisil or the Italian qualifier Matteo Arnaldi. In the third round, the Russian would have another Italian as a potential opponent, Lorenzo Musetti. Champion in Atlanta, the North American Championship Taylor Fritz could be the match in the quarterfinals. In half, names like Ruud, Rublev, Zverev, the North American Frances Tiafoe and the Dutch Tallon Griekspoor are possibilities. Check out the full installment of the tournament here.
Brazilian
Only Brazilian registered in Toronto, the minor Marcelo Melo continues its partnership with the Australian John Peers. Two weeks ago, the duo reached the semi-finals in Atlanta. Both will make their debut against the Belgians Sander Gille It is Joran Vliegen and will be able to face the top 3, the North American Rajeev Ram and the British Joe Salisburyin the second round.
Toronto Masters: schedule and how to watch
The Toronto Masters will air daily on ESPN 2 and Star+ streaming platform, starting at 1:00 p.m. Brasilia time, with the night session starting between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The tournament takes place August 7-13 at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Canada.
Check out the full program:
- 07/08, Monday – First round
- 08/08, Tuesday – First round
- 09/08, Wednesday – Second round
- 8/10, Thursday – Third round
- 8/11, Friday – Quarter-finals
- 8/12, Saturday – Semi-finals
- 8/13, Sunday – Final
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