M1000 ATP Toronto 2023

Who wins?

  • Alcaraz

    Votes: 12 40.0%

  • Medvedev

    Votes: 10 33.3%

  • Tsitsipas

    Votes: 1 3.3%

  • Rune

    Votes: 3 10.0%

  • Sinner

    Votes: 4 13.3%

  • Zverev

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Fritz

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Tiafoe

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Musetti

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Other

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    30
  • Poll closed .
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Legend
The draw is out. No Djokovic, Khachanov, PCB (defending champ), Shapovalov, or Kyrgios. Raonic received a WC.

Seeds:
1. Carlos Alcaraz
2. Daniil Medvedev
3. Casper Ruud
4. Stef Tsitsipas
5. Holger Rune
6. Andrey Rublev
7. Jannik Sinner
8. Taylor Fritz
9. Frances Tiafoe
10. FAA
11. Cam Norrie
12. Tommy Paul
13. Alexander Zverev
14. Borna Coric
15. Hubie Hurkarz
16. Lorenzo Musetti

I left out Ruud from the poll as he only ever seems to win 250s, and also Rublev as he has only ever won one Masters.

They have Alcaraz, Sinner and Rune all in the same half :rolleyes: Pretty lopsided draw it looks to be


 
Alcaraz potential path to the final:

1R - Bye
2R - Shelton/Zapata Miralles
3R - Hurkacz
QF - Rune
SF - Tsitsipas/Sinner
F - Medvedev
 
Very lopsided draw. Carlos, Holger, Sinner and Tsitsipas all drawn in the top half.

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Unranked (former Tarheel) Brayden Schnuur hands Cressy yet another defeat. To make matters worse, the Big Franco-American won the first set and was up a break in both the second and the third...

Also providing a major upset was legendary real estate guru Matija Pecotic, who got in at the last second as a double alternate (Watanuki retired so Haase took his spot, then Haase didn't show) and knocked out the slumping Ivashka in straights. The part-time player is now a win away from his first M1000 main draw.
 
BeatlesFan said:
This advertising poster for Toronto seems odd to me. I like Casper as much as anyone, but is he such a big draw in Canada that he dominates the event? Carlos and Holger and supporting players while Ruud is the big name?

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Maybe it's because of the slight resemblance to the Supreme Leader Trudeau?
 
Baseline_Bungle said:
Unranked (former Tarheel) Brayden Schnuur hands Cressy yet another defeat. To make matters worse, the Big Franco-American won the first set and was up a break in both the second and the third...

Also providing a major upset was legendary real estate guru Matija Pecotic, who got in at the last second as a double alternate (Watanuki retired so Haase took his spot, then Haase didn't show) and knocked out the slumping Ivashka in straights. The part-time player is now a win away from his first M1000 main draw.
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Ivashka is no slouch. That's impressive. Poor cressy. I updated the thread.
 
chuckersthenut said:
Ivashka is no slouch. That's impressive. Poor cressy. I updated the thread.
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I don't think Pecotic has a chance against Arnaldi, and of course I'll be rooting for the Italian, but I'll be happy either way. The "real estate agent" (actually more of a finance wiz) moonlighting as ATP player is truly one of the stories of the year. For those who aren't caught up, here's a few links...

www.tennismajors.com

“I’m actually speechless” : Pecotic, world No 784, stuns a high-profile player in Delray Beach

Matija Pecotic made a lifelong dream come true on Tuesday, as the 33-year-old finance professional won on his ATP Tour debut.
www.tennismajors.com www.tennismajors.com

www.atptour.com

'The Tennis Gods Have Spoken': Matija Pecotic To Combine Finance Job & Tennis Dream | ATP Tour | Tennis

Matija Pecotic’s run earlier this year in Delray Beach was an early contender for story of the season. The 33-year-old, who works full-time for a real estate investment company, will continue his career starting by competing in Houston qualifying.
www.atptour.com www.atptour.com
 
Baseline_Bungle said:
I don't think Pecotic has a chance against Arnaldi, and of course I'll be rooting for the Italian, but I'll be happy either way. The "real estate agent" (actually more of a finance wiz) moonlighting as ATP player is truly one of the stories of the year. For those who aren't caught up, here's a few links...

www.tennismajors.com

“I’m actually speechless” : Pecotic, world No 784, stuns a high-profile player in Delray Beach

Matija Pecotic made a lifelong dream come true on Tuesday, as the 33-year-old finance professional won on his ATP Tour debut.
www.tennismajors.com www.tennismajors.com

www.atptour.com

'The Tennis Gods Have Spoken': Matija Pecotic To Combine Finance Job & Tennis Dream | ATP Tour | Tennis

Matija Pecotic’s run earlier this year in Delray Beach was an early contender for story of the season. The 33-year-old, who works full-time for a real estate investment company, will continue his career starting by competing in Houston qualifying.
www.atptour.com www.atptour.com
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4-4 on serve in the second. Pecotic had a few break points last game. He's hanging with the young Italian.
 
chuckersthenut said:
4-4 on serve in the second. Pecotic had a few break points last game. He's hanging with the young Italian.
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The real estate agent fought valiantly, but our mini-Djoker is becoming extremely solid and reliable in beating the guys he's supposed to beat. He now has another winnable match in R1 vs old Vasek... fingers crossed.
 
Today Carlos and Holger played a practice set in Toronto. According to Twitter, Carlos won the set 7-6 (10-8). Rune apparently is ditching the backwards cap look and has been practicising all week with no hat (good!)

 
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BeatlesFan said:
Today Carlos and Holger played a practice set in Toronto. According to Twitter, Carlos won the set 7-6 (7-5). Rune apparently is ditching the backwards cap look and has been practicising all week with no hat (good!)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1688299799567626241
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Agreed, it's time to ditch the cap and replace it with something like this:

VikingHelmets.com Viking Helmet with Horns Viking Helmets

VikingHelmets.com Viking Helmet with Horns Viking Helmets Handmade in Mexico It has been recently discovered that the real Viking Helmets did not have horns. But, our customers still like them, so we still make them. Wear this to a Nordic Festival, to the movies, Vikings games, or o...
www.villagehatshop.com www.villagehatshop.com
 
BeatlesFan said:
You post endlessly about this guy but still haven't learned how to properly spell his name? :eek:...............
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Looool!

As for the tournament, just spotted that Schwartzman beat Vukic, the top seed in the qualifying field, and is in the main draw. I'd be surprised if he can make it much further, but have a soft spot for the chap, and hope he can do well here. Others to make it through into the main draw: Giron / Purcell / Kokkinakis / Daniel / Garin / Arnaldi.

I thought Raonic is / was retiring? Will the home favourite FA-A be inspired to improve his form here?
 
Eureka said:
Looool!

As for the tournament, just spotted that Schwartzman beat Vukic, the top seed in the qualifying field, and is in the main draw. I'd be surprised if he can make it much further, but have a soft spot for the chap, and hope he can do well here. Others to make it through into the main draw: Giron / Purcell / Kokkinakis / Daniel / Garin / Arnaldi.

I thought Raonic is / was retiring? Will the home favourite FA-A be inspired to improve his form here?
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I know the feeling. Little Diego has gone pretty high in the rankings in his career considering he’s only as tall as me! (I’m female though)

As far as Felix, goes, the pressure of the home crowd will go one of two ways. I’ve no idea why he has gone so off the boil this year.
 
Bill Lobsalot said:
And, what an insightful view of an entire country.
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I was mainly referring to the weather, which I consider unfit for human life - much less for outdoor tennis. But don't get me started with the politics...

Other than that, great country! Spent many a month in Sauga, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. Don't tell anyone, but I even saw a pre-teen Justin Bieber perform at Canada's Wonderland... :oops:
 
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