By Alexei Popyrin Claims Maiden Masters 1000 Title
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin achieved a career milestone by winning his first Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open. The No. 62-ranked Popyrin defeated Russia’s Andrey Rublev, the fifth seed, 6-2, 6-4 in the final held in Montreal. Popyrin’s impressive run included victories over several top-20 players, marking a significant breakthrough in his career.
Popyrin’s journey to the title saw him overcome Ben Shelton, Grigor Dimitrov, Hubert Hurkacz, and Sebastian Korda before facing Rublev. His triumph will propel him from 62nd to 23rd in the ATP rankings, providing a major boost ahead of the US Open later this month.
Jessica Pegula Defends Canadian Open Title
On the WTA side, Jessica Pegula retained her Canadian Open title with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 victory over Amanda Anisimova in the Toronto final. Pegula, the No. 3 seed, became the first woman to repeat as champion at the event since Martina Hingis in 2000. This win marks Pegula’s sixth career title and extends her impressive record at the tournament to 17-2.
Anisimova, who was making a strong comeback after a mental health break, had an impressive week, including victories over top-20 players. Despite her loss, Anisimova’s performance in Toronto will see her rise to No. 49 in the world rankings.
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Both players will look to build on their recent successes as they head into the Cincinnati Open, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Tennis this week in preparation for the US Open.
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