Toronto’s hard courts saw electrifying tennis action as top ATP stars battled it out in the Round of 32 at the 2025 National Bank Open. Fans witnessed impressive wins, upsets, and thrilling three-setters as players vied for a spot in the next round.
Let’s dive into the standout results:
🔹 Taylor Fritz Ends Gabriel Diallo’s Dream Run
Canada’s hope Gabriel Diallo couldn’t overcome the firepower of second-seeded Taylor Fritz. The American played a clean, clinical match to dispatch Diallo 6-4, 6-2 on Center Court.
🔹 Result: Taylor Fritz def. Gabriel Diallo – 6-4, 6-2
🔹 Andrey Rublev Survives Scare Against Sonego
It was a battle of nerves as Andrey Rublev bounced back after losing the first set to Lorenzo Sonego. Rublev showed grit and precision, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to keep his title hopes alive.
🔹 Result: Andrey Rublev def. Lorenzo Sonego – 5-7, 6-4, 6-3
🔹 Ben Shelton Wins All-American Thriller vs. Nakashima
In one of the most entertaining matches of the day, Ben Shelton edged past Brandon Nakashima in a tight three-setter. Shelton dropped the first-set tiebreaker but came back strong to win 6-7(8), 6-2, 7-6(5).
🔹 Result: Ben Shelton def. Brandon Nakashima – 6-7(8), 6-2, 7-6(5)
🔹 Frances Tiafoe Outlasts Vukic in a Battle of Momentum
Frances Tiafoe, seeded 7th, battled hard to take down Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic in another intense three-setter. Tiafoe looked sharp in the decider, sealing a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win.
🔹 Result: Frances Tiafoe def. Aleksandar Vukic – 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
🔹 Davidovich Fokina Makes Light Work of Mensik
Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was dominant in his straight-sets victory over Czech player Jakub Mensik. Fokina didn’t face much trouble and closed out the match 6-2, 6-4.
🔹 Result: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina def. Jakub Mensik – 6-2, 6-4
🔹 Lehecka Rallies to Beat Fils in Three-Set Battle
After dropping the first set, Czech star Jiri Lehecka found his rhythm to defeat France’s Arthur Fils in a strong comeback performance: 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
🔹 Result: Jiri Lehecka def. Arthur Fils – 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
🔹 Cobolli Outlasts Marozsán in Physical Contest
Italy’s Flavio Cobolli kept his composure in a topsy-turvy match to beat Fabian Marozsán 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, advancing to the Round of 16.
🔹 Result: Flavio Cobolli def. Fabian Marozsán – 6-2, 4-6, 6-3
🎾 What’s Next?
With heavyweights like Fritz, Rublev, Shelton, and Tiafoe moving ahead, the Round of 16 promises even more fireworks in Toronto. Stay tuned for live updates, match previews, and Canadian player highlights on TennisNowCanada.com.
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