Hurkacz topples Ruud to set Montreal final against Carreno Busta
Hubert Hurkacz shrugged off a slow start to upset fourth seed Casper Ruud on Saturday and book a title clash with Pablo Carreno Busta at the ATP Montreal Masters.
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Hurkacz Hurkacz Topples Casper Ruud To Set Montreal Final Against Pablo Carreno Busta
Hubert Hurkacz shrugged off a slow start to upset fourth seed Casper Ruud on Saturday and book a title clash with Pablo Carreno Busta at the ATP Montreal Masters. Poland's Eighth-seeded Hurkacz needed two hours to claim a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 victory over his Norwegian opponent, who had dropped just one set all week. But his workload was minor compared to that of unseeded Spaniard Carreno Busta, who needed three hours to hold off Briton Daniel Evans 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2.
Nick Kyrgios winning streak ended by Hubert Hurkacz in Montreal quarter-finals
Nick Kyrgios’ winning streak came to an end with defeat by Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of the National Bank Open in Montreal.
Dan Evans takes first set of tournament off Pablo Carreno Busta but Brit falls
Dan Evans’ impressive run at the National Bank Open has been halted by Pablo Carreno Busta, who defeated the Briton in three sets in Montreal.
Brazil's Haddad Maia To Face Simona Halep For Canadian WTA Title
Simona Halep will bid for a third Canadian title at the WTA Toronto Masters on Sunday against determined Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia. Haddad Maia stunned 2021 finalist Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) in the semi-finals while Halep put years of big-match experience to good use in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over seventh-seeded American Jessica Pegula.
Watch: Nick Kyrgios' Stunned Reaction As Ball Bounces Twice On Net During Montreal Master Quarter-final vs Hubert Hurkacz
Nick Kyrgios' nine-match winning streak came to an end on Friday with a three-set quarter-final loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the ATP Montreal Masters. The Australian lost 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/5), 1-6 to Hurkacz of Poland. In the tie-breaker of the second set, Kyrgios gave an epic reaction after playing a drop shot to perfection. His reaction, after playing the shot, has gone viral on social media. He eventually went on to win the tie-breaker 7-6 (7/5).
Canadian Open: Hubert Hurkacz wins another decider to come back against Casper Ruud to reach final in Montreal
Hubert Hurkacz fought back to beat Casper Ruud 5-7 6-3 6-2 at the Canadian Open to reach the second ATP 1000 final of his career. For a fourth consecutive match, Hurkacz won in three sets and will face Britain’s Dan Evans or Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta in the final on Sunday. Ad Hurkacz stormed ahead to race into a 3-0 lead in the first set, only for Ruud to level things up at 3-3.
Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray must find form ahead of US Open to avoid being blown away at Flushing Meadows
Andy Murray’s recent trend of underperforming during the US Swing has continued so far in 2022, something he needs to change at the Cincinnati Masters. Murray will face old foe Stanislas Wawrinka on Sunday having lost in the first round of the Citi Open and the Canadian Open. Ad It feels like a return to the Murray from last year when he looked physically drained, and not quite ready to take on the higher ranked players, with everything he did appearing to be anything but easy.