Canadian Open Montreal ATP Day Four Round-Up | Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev upsets as Shelton begins title defense with strong win
ATPThursday, 06 August 2026 at 05:17
The second-round action in Toronto delivered several major storylines, with two of the tournament’s biggest names suffering early exits. Tallon Griekspoor produced the biggest upset of the day by overcoming world No. 1 Alexander Zverev in three sets, while Botic van de Zandschulp continued his strong run against top opposition by eliminating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
Meanwhile, Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils all advanced after overcoming different challenges. Musetti recovered from a competitive opening set against Nicolás Mejía, Shelton handled another American battle against Jenson Brooksby, and Fils survived a three-set test against Zachary Svajda. Rafael Jódar also continued his breakthrough summer with another comeback victory, defeating Corentin Moutet after dropping the opening set.
Musetti overcomes Mejía challenge to advance
Lorenzo Musetti def. Nicolás Mejía 7-6, 6-2
Musetti avoided an early scare in Toronto, overcoming Mejía in a competitive opening set before taking control of the match. The Italian struggled to create separation early as Mejía matched him from the baseline and forced the fourth seed into a tight battle. Neither player was able to establish a clear advantage, leading to a decisive tie-break where Musetti managed to raise his level and take control of the contest.
Once ahead, Musetti looked much more comfortable and began dictating the pace with his variety and attacking forehand. The Italian quickly built momentum in the second set, applying more pressure on Mejía’s serve and converting his opportunities to pull away. After a difficult opening hour, Musetti closed out the victory in straight sets and continues his Toronto campaign with confidence.
Shelton defeats Brooksby in all-American battle
Ben Shelton def. Jenson Brooksby 6-3, 7-5
Shelton secured a hard-fought victory over Brooksby in an all-American encounter, relying on his aggressive game style and powerful serve to move into the next round. The second seed made the stronger start, controlling the first set with his first-strike tennis and preventing Brooksby from settling into long rallies.
The second set was far more competitive as Brooksby raised his level and pushed Shelton into uncomfortable positions. However, the left-hander remained composed in the closing stages, finding the decisive breakthrough late in the set before serving out the match. Shelton continues his Toronto run after arriving with confidence following a strong summer stretch.
Ben Shelton won his first Masters 1000 title at Canadian Open
Fils survives Svajda test in three sets
Arthur Fils def. Zachary Svajda 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Fils overcame a difficult challenge from Svajda to reach the next round after a match filled with momentum swings. The Frenchman controlled the opening set with his physicality and power from the baseline, using his heavier shots to create the first separation and take the early advantage.
Svajda responded impressively in the second set, improving his consistency and forcing Fils into more errors as he levelled the match. However, the eighth seed quickly regained control in the deciding set, producing a dominant display to close out the victory 6-1. Fils continues building momentum as one of the young players expected to make a deep run during the North American hard-court swing.
Arthur Fils, France, during Madrid Open Tennis
Jódar continues breakthrough run with comeback win
Rafael Jódar def. Corentin Moutet 4-6, 6-1, 6-3
Jódar continued his impressive rise with another comeback victory, overcoming Moutet after a challenging opening set. The Spaniard struggled initially against the Frenchman’s unusual rhythm and variety, with Moutet using his left-handed angles and changes of pace to disrupt Jódar’s timing and take the first set.
However, the teenager responded strongly after falling behind, completely changing the momentum of the match. Jódar dominated the second set 6-1 before carrying that confidence into the decider, where he remained composed in the important moments and secured another significant win. After his breakthrough run in Washington, the Spaniard continues to establish himself as one of the most exciting young players on tour.
Griekspoor stuns Zverev in Toronto upset
Tallon Griekspoor def. Alexander Zverev 6-7, 6-2, 6-4
Griekspoor produced one of the biggest wins of his career by defeating world No. 1 Zverev in a dramatic three-set battle. The Dutchman stayed composed during a tightly contested opening set, forcing a tie-break where Zverev eventually prevailed to take the early advantage.
Instead of dropping his level, Griekspoor responded with one of his best stretches of the match. He dominated the second set behind his serve and aggressive baseline play, forcing a deciding set where he continued to put pressure on the top seed. Griekspoor found the crucial break in the final set and held his nerve to complete the upset, adding another major victory to his growing list of wins against elite opponents.
Van de Zandschulp shocks Medvedev in straight sets
Botic van de Zandschulp def. Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6
Van de Zandschulp delivered another impressive performance against a top player, eliminating Medvedev in straight sets in one of the biggest surprises of the Toronto draw. The Dutchman was aggressive from the beginning, taking advantage of Medvedev’s struggles to find rhythm and securing the opening set with a controlled display.
Medvedev attempted to fight back in the second set, but Van de Zandschulp remained solid under pressure and refused to allow the match to reach a decider. The Dutchman stayed composed in the tie-break and converted his opportunity to complete a major upset, while Medvedev suffered another disappointing early exit after a difficult period of results.
Daniil Medvedev competing in an exhibition event in St Petersburg, Russia
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