British No. 2 Cameron Norrie added another comfortable win to his résumé at the National Bank Open in Montreal, advancing to a third‑round clash against Alex De Minaur, the husband of Katie Boulter. After ending a six‑match losing streak with a run to the semi‑finals in Los Cabos the previous week, Norrie opened his Canadian campaign with a straight‑sets triumph over Camilo Ugo Carabelli and then continued his momentum against Peru’s Ignacio Buse.

Ranked four places below the Peruvian, who sits at world No. 33, Norrie dispatched Buse 6‑3, 6‑3 in just 89 minutes.

The 30‑year‑old displayed a solid all‑court game, saving three of the four break points he faced while converting four of his eleven opportunities on serve. His composure and tactical awareness were evident throughout, allowing him to dictate play and keep the pressure on his opponent.

Analyst Annabel Croft, speaking on Sky Sports Tennis, praised Norrie's performance: “He was simply more experienced and had a richer shot‑making repertoire than Buse. He applied pressure at the right moments and defended with depth, often pushing his opponent onto the back foot. Even when his second‑set serve dipped a little, he quickly found his rhythm again.” In other news from the tournament, 19‑year‑old Brazilian João Fonseca made a statement in his first tour‑level match since Wimbledon, overcoming former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas 7‑6 (7‑3), 7‑5.

Speaking after the match, Fonseca reflected on his growth: “Last year I would have lost my mind in a situation like this. I’m a more mature player now. After a couple of weeks away from competition I felt a little tension serving for the match, but I managed to stay calm, hit solid returns and apply the pressure when it mattered.

That break at 5‑5 was crucial.” Fonseca also highlighted the value of his recent experiences against the sport’s elite: “This season I’ve had the chance to play against the big names—Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic. Those matches have taught me a lot about mental strength, which I now consider one of my biggest weapons. The lessons from the past two years have been vital for my development.” The tournament’s draw took another dramatic turn when top seed Alexander Zverev, fresh off a Wimbledon final appearance, was upset by Tallon Griekspoor 6‑7 (3‑7), 6‑2, 6‑4.

Griekspoor, who had been working intensively in recent weeks, said, “I’ve been putting in a lot of effort in practice and I finally feel it paying off. It was only a matter of time before I could compete at this level.

This win feels special, especially against a player of Zverev’s calibre.” In the same session, Dutch compatriot Botic van de Zandschulp delivered a career‑highlight performance, beating Daniil Medvedev 6‑3, 7‑6 (7‑5). The Russian was playing his first ATP match since a third‑round exit at Wimbledon, and van de Zandschulp noted, “I had never beaten Medvedev before, but today I forced myself out of my comfort zone and it paid off. I had to adapt my game and I think I executed that plan well.” British No. 5 Jacob Fearnley, who entered the main draw through qualifying, saw his run end in the second round after a 6‑3, 3‑6, 6‑3 loss to world No.

17 Jakub Mensik. Meanwhile, home favourite Ben Shelton continued his title defence with a 6‑3, 7‑5 victory over Jenson Brooksby.

Shelton took the first set comfortably, but Brooksby fought back to lead 4‑1 in the second. Shelton raised his level, breaking twice to clinch the set 7‑5 and avoid a deciding third set.

He will now meet 31st‑seed Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the round of 32. Casper Ruud, sporting a fresh haircut, demonstrated his form by crushing Juan Manuel Cerúnúdo 6‑1, 6‑2, signaling his intent to go deep in the tournament. On the men’s side, a surprising upset came when Thiago Agustín Tirante stunned Taylor Fritz 7‑5, 6‑3.

Fritz, who had just lifted his biggest title in nearly four years at the ATP 500 event in Washington, appeared physically taxed, allowing Tirante to capitalize. Across the border in Toronto, American star Coco Gauff recorded her first win since Wimbledon, defeating Kayla Day 6‑2, 7‑5. Gauff joked after the match, “I saw the new Spider‑Man film and was about to make a big spoiler joke, but I decided against it.” On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina opened her campaign with a gritty three‑set win over Daria Kasatkina, 6‑3, 5‑7, 6‑4, despite a chaotic serving display. Rybakina hammered 58 winners, including 15 aces, but also committed 58 unforced errors and 16 double faults.

Her resilience paid off, and she will next face Ann Li, who advanced by beating Canada’s Kayla Cross 7‑6 (7‑2), 6‑3. The National Bank Open continues to produce compelling storylines, with several top seeds already eliminated and lower‑ranked players seizing opportunities. Fans can follow live action via Sky Sports, the NOW streaming service, or the Sky Sports app, which offers more than 50 percent additional live sport coverage at no extra cost for subscribers.

The tournament promises further surprises as the field narrows and the quest for the title intensifies.