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Among the top 10, only three players remain in contention for the Canadian tournament
O Montreal Masters 1000, in Canada, is experiencing an unusual and rare situation among leading tennis players on the men’s tour. With the early elimination of Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas still in the first round, since 1999, a Masters level tournament has not been without the top three seeds. With only three top 10 players alive in the competition, we have listed some featured names to follow!
Nick Kyrgios
Current world number 37, Australian Nick Kyrgios is experiencing a turning point in his career. Known for controversy, Kyrgios still continues to show scenes of annoyance during matches, but less frequently. However, the tennis player is showing better form and is more interested in staying longer on the court.. Result: he was champion of the ATP 500 in Washington and vice-champion at Wimbledon in recent weeks. In Montreal, he outscored 1-seeded Medvedev in straight sets in the second round.
Felix Auger-Aliassime
At 22 years,
Félix Auger-Aliassime is the main Canadian prospect to lift the trophy on home soil. Ranked ninth, he ended an uncomfortable fast this season: he had lost all eight finals he had made in his career, including one at the 2019 Rio Open.
managed to lift his first ATP title. Born in Montreal, he faces Briton Cameron Norrie in the round of 16.
Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner is another name to watch in Canada.
The 20-year-old Italian is going through a big phase in his career, as well as being wrapped up with Umag’s ATP title, beating Alcaraz in the decision two weeks ago. Recently,
took Novak Djokovic in five sets at Wimbledon, opening 2-0 in the English grass quarter-finals. In Montreal, he faces Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta in the round of 16. He is still chasing his first Masters title.
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