The four headliners this Wednesday evening provided the essentials to qualify for the third round of the WTA 1000 in Toronto. Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula were pushed into three sets, Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff unfolded.
GeneralWith the withdrawal of Félix Auger-Aliassime as well as the defeat at the start of Alexander Zverev, coupled with the absences of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, the Montreal tournament is the first Masters 1000 since 1991 not to have at least one member of the top 5 in the round of 16.
GeneralThe number 1 seed at the Montreal Masters 1000 Alexander Zverev (3rd in the world) fell as soon as he entered the fray against Tallon Griekspoor on Wednesday evening (6-7 [3], 6-2, 6-4). There is no longer a top 5 in the table.
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GeneralKevin Lamour, the discreet one who took to the front against Infantino