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Canadian Open 2026: De Minaur and Popyrin Advance in Montreal
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The essentials
On August 5, 2026, Alex de Minaur (7th seed) dominated his Australian compatriot James Duckworth 6-2, 7-6(6) in the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal. Alexei Popyrin, a qualifier ranked 139th in the world, upset Argentine Roman Andres Burruchaga 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 — his first ATP Tour victory since May. Adam Walton was eliminated by American Jenson Brooksby. In Toronto, in the WTA women's draw, Australian Tahlia Gibson defeated 18th seed Maja Chwalinska 7-5, 6-1, her 28th win of the season.
- De Minaur defeats Duckworth 6-2, 7-6(6) in first round of Canadian Open in Montreal
- Popyrin (139th-ranked qualifier) upsets Burruchaga in three sets
- Walton eliminated in first round by American Brooksby
- Gibson (WTA Toronto) defeats 18th seed for her 28th 2026 victory
- Canadian Open takes place three weeks before US Open in New York
What We Know
Alex de Minaur, 7th seed and 2023 Canadian Open finalist, defeated his Australian compatriot James Duckworth 6-2, 7-6(6) in 1 hour 46 minutes on August 5, 2026 in Montreal, according to ABC News Australia.
The second set was tight: de Minaur had to save six set points before clinching the tiebreaker. He will face either Briton Cameron Norrie or Peruvian Ignacio Buse in the next round for a quarterfinal spot.
Popyrin Rebounds from Qualifying
Alexei Popyrin, ranked 139th in the world after previously reaching No. 19, came through qualifying. He upset Argentine Roman Andres Burruchaga in three sets (4-6, 7-5, 6-3) in 2 hours 12 minutes.
It's his 9th win of the 2026 season and his first ATP Tour victory since May. Two years before this tournament, Popyrin had defeated Novak Djokovic at the US Open, one of the defining moments of his career.
In the next round, he will face either American Taylor Fritz (7th seed) or Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante.
Walton Eliminated in First Round
Australian Adam Walton was eliminated from the draw by American Jenson Brooksby, who prevailed 6-3, 6-4 on August 5, 2026.
WTA Toronto: Gibson Defeats 18th Seed
In Toronto, in the WTA women's draw, Australian Tahlia Gibson defeated Polish player Maja Chwalinska, 18th seed, 7-5, 6-1. It's her 28th win of the 2026 season.
Gibson will face Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova, 16th seed, in the next round.
Context
The Canadian Open takes place three weeks before the US Open in New York.
What Remains Uncertain
De Minaur's exact opponent (Norrie or Buse) and Popyrin's exact opponent (Fritz or Tirante) in the second round were not yet known at the time of publication.
Has Alex de Minaur won the Canadian Open before?
Available information indicates he reached the final of the tournament in 2023. Available facts do not specify whether he won the title in another edition.
Why is Popyrin competing as a qualifier when he was previously ranked 19th?
His current ranking is 139th in the world. This drop in the rankings forced him to go through qualifying to enter the main draw of the tournament.
Where are the men's and women's draws of the Canadian Open played simultaneously?
The men's ATP draw is held in Montreal, while the women's WTA draw takes place in Toronto.
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