Alexei Popyrin Wins First Masters 1000 Title in Over Two Decades for Australia
Popyrin's victory at the Canadian Open ends a 21-year drought for Australian players in ATP Masters 1000 events.
- Popyrin defeated world No. 6 Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in the final.
- He climbed from world No. 62 to No. 23, securing his first-ever grand slam seeding for the US Open.
- The win marks Popyrin's third career title and his first at the Masters 1000 level.
- Popyrin's journey included victories over five top-20 opponents.
- His success follows years of hard work and sacrifices, supported by his family and team.