Alexei Popyrin secured a stunning victory at the Montreal Masters 1000, defeating world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, to claim the title. The 24-year-old Australian took the championship on his third match point, earning the nickname "Master of Montreal" from commentators.

This triumph marks a significant milestone for Popyrin, who became the first Australian to win the Montreal Masters since Pat Rafter in 1998. His journey to the title was nothing short of extraordinary, with five consecutive victories over top-20 players, including Seb Korda, Ben Shelton, Grigor Dimitrov, and Hubert Hurkacz, culminating in his win over Rublev in the final.

Popyrin's performance in Montreal follows his representation of Australia at the Paris Olympics, adding to the magnitude of his achievement on the ATP tour.