The quarterfinals of the Toronto Masters have concluded, with the semifinals scheduled for tomorrow morning.
The four quarterfinal matches were truly exciting.
Zverev's performance in the upper half was remarkable. In the first set against Poperin, Zverev reached a tiebreak at 8:9, gaining the serve. At that moment, Poperin's half-volley hit the net and landed in, allowing him to win the first set 7-6 (8).
If you were watching this match, you must have been prepared for Zverev to throw a tantrum! However, surprisingly, Zverev remained unusually calm! What a shock!
Zverev managed his emotions and approached the next matches with composure. He was rewarded appropriately, winning the match 6-7 (8)/6-4/6-3.
In another quarterfinal match,Khachanov defeated American player Michelsen 6-4/7-6 (3),advancing to the semifinals. Among the Russian "Big Three," Khachanov is now taking the lead. With Medvedev and Rublev currently struggling, Khachanov has become the key player for Russia.
In the upper half semifinal: Zverev (1) vs. Khachanov (11).
The quarterfinals in the lower half have just concluded.
Fritz defeated 6th seed Rublev 6-3/7-6 (3).It must be noted that since Fritz lost to a injured Nadal in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2022, he seems to have learned from his pain and gradually transformed. He has shown significant improvement on grass and clay, and has now entered the elite ranks on hard courts. Therefore, winning against Rublev was expected.
The last match to finish was4th seed Shelton defeating 9th seed De Minaur 6-3/6-4.This match was thrilling, as Shelton showcased his powerful serves and forehands to great effect.
The lower half semifinal features an all-American showdown, with Shelton (4) facing Fritz.
Currently, there are two American players in the ATP Top 10: Fritz (4) and Shelton (7). Italy also occupies two spots in the Top 10 with Sinner (1) and Musetti (10).
In the past, Russian players Medvedev and Rublev held two spots in the Top 10 for a long time.
Zverev has a head-to-head record of 5:2 against Khachanov.This will be a clash between two "giants," both standing at 198 cm tall.
Shelton's head-to-head record against Fritz is 0-1.
However, since their first encounter at Indian Wells in 2023, Fritz's performance on the court has become increasingly steady, while Shelton's "power tennis" has also improved significantly. Who will advance to the final?
The Toronto Masters has reached an exciting stage. Even though 4 out of the TOP 6 have withdrawn and are not on the draw, it can be confidently stated that this is a very thrilling event.
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