Popyrin Powers Into Quarterfinals With Gritty Win Over Rune
So, here's what's happening in the tennis world—Alexei Popyrin is on a roll again. The defending champion just booked his spot in the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open after a solid win against fifth-seeded Holger Rune of Denmark. It wasn’t a smooth start for Popyrin, who dropped the first set 4-6, but he turned things around with some impressive resilience, taking the next two sets 6-2 and 6-3. That kind of comeback? It’s what makes him such a threat on hard courts.
Now, this isn’t just another win—it’s a big deal because Popyrin is seeded 18th in this tournament. Beating someone ranked that much higher, like Rune, proves he’s not just riding last year’s momentum. He’s here to defend his title, and he’s doing it with confidence.
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What’s next for him? He’ll be facing whoever wins the match between Alexander Zverev and Francisco Cerundolo. Zverev is the top seed this year, mainly because some of the big names—like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and even Novak Djokovic—are all sitting this one out. That’s opened the door for players like Popyrin to really shine, and he’s making the most of it.
Meanwhile, over on the other side of the draw, American Alex Michelsen also made it to the quarterfinals after beating Learner Tien 6-3, 6-3. Michelsen’s got a tough challenge ahead of him though—he’s going up against 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov, who just knocked out Casper Ruud in straight sets.
So yeah, with some big names absent this year, the tournament has felt a bit unpredictable, but that’s actually made it more exciting. New names are stepping up, and Popyrin is proving once again that he’s not just a one-time champ. The hard-court season is heating up fast, and if Popyrin keeps playing like this, he could be lifting that trophy again very soon.
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