Toronto’s tennis fans were treated to a day of high-octane action in the Round of 64 at the National Bank Open ATP 2025, with a mix of upsets, comebacks, and dominant performances lighting up the courts. Here’s a breakdown of the key matches:
🎾 Holger Rune Survives Scare from Mpetshi Perricard
Denmark’s Holger Rune had to dig deep to overcome France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a tight two-set battle, 7-6(7), 6-3. Rune showcased resilience under pressure, saving crucial points in the first set tie-break before closing it out in the second.
🎾 Lorenzo Musetti Cruises Past Duckworth
Italian sensation Lorenzo Musetti breezed through against Australia’s James Duckworth, 7-5, 6-1. Musetti’s one-handed backhand dazzled the crowd, setting up an intriguing second-round matchup.
🚨 Stunning Upset: Learner Tien Knocks Out Canada’s Shapovalov
USA’s Learner Tien, the 22nd seed, delivered one of the day’s biggest surprises by defeating home favorite Denis Shapovalov, 7-6(4), 7-5. The 18-year-old American held his nerve in front of a Canadian crowd to oust the local star.
🎾 Alexander Zverev Holds Off Walton
Germany’s Alexander Zverev managed a close 7-6(6), 6-4 win over Australian qualifier Adam Walton. Zverev’s serve was key in controlling the rhythm of the match.
🇺🇸 Emilio Nava Dominates Atmane
American Emilio Nava cruised past France’s Terence Atmane, 6-2, 7-5, showcasing consistency from the baseline and converting key break points.
💪 Khachanov Makes a Statement
11th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia dispatched Juan Pablo Ficovich of Argentina with ease, 6-4, 6-2. Khachanov was clinical, never allowing Ficovich into the match.
🟡 Popyrin Silences Canadian Wildcard
Aussie No. 18 seed Alexei Popyrin outclassed Canadian wildcard Nicaise Arseneault, 7-6(7), 6-3. Popyrin’s experience made the difference in the crucial moments.
🧊 Ruud Rolls Over Safiullin
World No. 8 Casper Ruud looked sharp in his straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin, 6-3, 6-3, dominating with deep groundstrokes and relentless pressure.
🔝 Medvedev Passes First Test
Top seed Daniil Medvedev moved past Czech youngster Dalibor Svrcina, 7-6(3), 6-4. Despite some early resistance, the Russian’s experience proved key.
🧨 Michelsen Edges Barrios Vera
American Alex Michelsen, seeded 26th, survived a tight 7-6(7), 6-3 battle against Chilean Marcelo Barrios Vera. A big serving display helped the American through.
🔙 Corentin Moutet Dominates in Early Rounds
Frenchman Corentin Moutet eased into Round of 64 with a 6-2, 6-1 win over American Jenson Brooksby in a delayed Round of 128 clash.
🇪🇸 Francisco Cerundolo Fights Off Jaume Munar
In a battle of grit, 14th seed Francisco Cerundolo overcame a strong challenge from Spain’s Jaume Munar, winning 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4.
🔁 Opelka Wins Marathon vs Machac
America’s Reilly Opelka edged out Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in a three-set thriller: 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3. His powerful serve made the difference.
🔥 Muller Completes Comeback vs Kecmanovic
In a dramatic turnaround, 29th seed Alexandre Muller beat Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.
❌ Griekspoor Falls to Etcheverry
24th seed Tallon Griekspoor was upset by Argentina’s Tomas Etcheverry, 6-4, 7-6(4). The Argentine used precise baseline play to control the match.
🇵🇹 Nuno Borges Outlasts Bagnis in Epic
Portugal’s Nuno Borges battled past Facundo Bagnis in three sets: 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-2. Borges showed impressive fitness and patience in the deciding set.
🆕 Arnaldi Overcomes Schoolkate in Tight Battle
32nd seed Matteo Arnaldi defeated Australia’s Tristan Schoolkate, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. The Italian proved solid under pressure to advance.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The Round of 64 at the National Bank Open 2025 in Toronto delivered everything tennis fans could ask for—thrilling rallies, shocking upsets, and flawless performances by top seeds. With rising stars like Learner Tien making headlines and veterans like Medvedev and Ruud cruising through, the stage is set for a blockbuster Round of 32.
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