Alexander Zverev came back from a set down on Monday to send Toronto reigning champion Alexei Popyrin packing and reach the semi-finals of the Canadian Open. The world number three dropped the first set but eventually defeated his Australian opponent 6-7 (8-10),

Alexander sealed the deal in two hours and 42 minutes, overcoming a set deficit and outplaying his rival with a strong performance in sets two and three. Thus, the German secured his 21st Masters 100 semi-final, leaving Andy Roddick on 20.