De Minaur Advances to Toronto Quarterfinals with Win over Tiafoe

Alex de Minaur defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, marking his seventh quarterfinal appearance this season and extending his winning streak to seven matches. De Minaur, seeded ninth, showcased his speed and resilience, saving key break points and breaking Tiafoe at a crucial 4-4 moment in the final set to secure the victory after a 2-hour, 24-minute match. This win enhances de Minaur's standing as he aims for his first ATP Masters 1000 title and boosts his ranking to sixth in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin, while Tiafoe continues to seek his first Top 10 win of the season. De Minaur's next opponent will be the winner of the match between fourth-seeded American Ben Shelton and Italy's Flavio Cobolli. The match highlighted de Minaur’s historic 212th career hard court win, tying him with Patrick Rafter for second on Australia's all-time list in the Open Era. Overall, de Minaur's consistent performance across ATP Masters 1000 events this year underscores his rising prominence on the tour.