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Alexei Popyrin vs. Alexander Zverev Result: Australian Falls Short of Defending Canadian Open Title
ONTARIO, CANADA, AUG 4 – Alexander Zverev defeated defending champion Alexei Popyrin in three sets to reach the Toronto semifinals, extending his 3-0 head-to-head lead, tournament officials said.
- Alexander Zverev overcame Alexei Popyrin 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 on August 4, 2025, securing a place in the National Bank Open semifinal in Toronto.
- Zverev, the highest-ranked player in Toronto and ranked No. 3 in the ATP Tour, faced last year's winner Popyrin, who took the first set in a tiebreaker before Zverev rallied.
- Zverev broke Popyrin's serve early in the final set, consolidated the break to go 3-0 up, and ultimately served out the match after nearly three hours on court.
- Alexander Zverev remained undefeated against Alexei Popyrin with a 4-0 record, advanced to his 75th ATP Tour semifinal, and is pursuing his eighth ATP Masters 1000 title while having already claimed two clay-court tournament victories this year.
- Zverev's win ends Popyrin's title defense and advances Zverev deeper into the tournament, suggesting strong form ahead as Toronto's tournament continues amid a field lacking some star power.
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