Christopher O’Connell Shocks Tsitsipas in Canadian Open Stunner
If you thought the Canadian Open was going to go by the book, think again—because Christopher O’Connell just tore that script in half. The Aussie journeyman has pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, taking down Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in a dramatic three-set battle that had fans on edge from start to finish.
Now, O’Connell isn’t exactly a household name in tennis, but today he made sure everyone’s paying attention. Facing the 23rd seed and former world No. 3, O’Connell played with poise and grit. After splitting the first two sets, he completely took charge in the final frame, storming past Tsitsipas with a dominant 6-2 finish. The match ended 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in O’Connell’s favor, and it wasn’t just the win that impressed—it was the way he closed it out. Confident, calm, and clinical.
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This puts O’Connell into the final 32, and he could now be staring down an all-Australian showdown, depending on the result of the match between Alex de Minaur and Francisco Comesana. Either way, O’Connell’s already made a statement: he’s not here just to make up the numbers.
On the women’s side, there was some heartbreak for young Aussie Maya Joint. The 19-year-old started strong against American McCartney Kessler—taking the first set 6-4—but the momentum gradually shifted. Kessler responded well under pressure, taking the next two sets 6-4, 6-3 to seal the win. Despite the loss, Joint showed glimpses of her rising potential, especially after upsetting local favorite Leylah Fernandez in the first round. Fernandez had just won the Washington Open, making Joint’s early-round triumph all the more impressive.
Joint’s been building a solid résumé this year, including two WTA titles, and while she couldn’t quite back it up in this match, she’s showing form at just the right time. With the US Open around the corner, she’s certainly one to keep an eye on.
Meanwhile, in other matches, big names like Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula continued their campaigns with convincing wins. But the real headline? Christopher O’Connell. Against all odds—and a player many expected to cruise—he played with heart, took his chances, and walked away with a win that could redefine his season. If anyone needed a reminder of how unpredictable tennis can be, O’Connell just delivered it in style.
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