Overview
- Alexander Zverev lost to Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(7-3), 2-6, 4-6 in Montreal, eliminating him from the Canadian Open and ending his bid to use the event as US Open preparation.
- The Montreal defeat cost Zverev one spot in the ATP rankings and removed the chance to defend points he earned at the same tournament last year.
- Tournament organizers confirmed on Wednesday that Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters because of an ongoing wrist injury, a decision that deepens doubts about his availability for the US Open.
- Yannick Hanfmann produced a surprise run into the third round by beating Flavio Cobolli while several other German players, including Daniel Altmaier and Jan-Lennard Struff, were eliminated early.
- Top players have publicly criticised the longer Masters format and crowded August calendar, a complaint that could drive more selective entries, raise injury risk, and prompt notable ranking movement in the build-up to the US Open.