By Canadian Press

Alex Michelsen continues run to quarterfinals of National Bank Open in Toronto

Aug 2, 2025 | 1:02 PM

TORONTO — Alex Michelsen of the United States reached the quarterfinals of the men’s National Bank Open in Toronto with a straight sets win over countryman Learner Tien.

The 26th-seeded Michelsen swept Tien 6-3, 6-3 in their fourth-round match in the Masters 1000 tennis tournament.

Michelsen continued to roll after ousting third seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy from the tournament in a three-set win earlier in the week.

Top seed Alexander Sverev of Germany was scheduled to face Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina in the featured match at night.

Eighth-seed Casper Ruud of Norway versus Karen Khachanov of Russia was underway at Sobeys Stadium.

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Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo was the last man standing in men’s singles, but the Canadian was eliminated in a straight sets loss to second seed Taylor Fritz of the United States in the third round.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2025.

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