Match details
Fixture: (1) Alexander Zverev vs (18) Alexei Popyrin
Date: August 3, 2025
Tournament: Canadian Open 2025
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Toronto, Canada
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $9,193,540
Live telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | Canada – Sportsnet, TVA Sports | UK – Sky Sports | India – Sony LIV
Alexander Zverev vs Alexei Popyrin preview
Alexander Zverev will take on Alexei Popyrin in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open.
Zverev has had a tough season so far. After a runner-up finish in Melbourne, he clinched the title in Munich. He also participated in the Wimbledon Championships, but lost to Arthur Rinderknech in the first round.
The German made amends in Toronto by cruising past Matteo Arnaldi and Francisco Cerundolo in the initial few rounds. He secured the victory midway through the fourth round as Cerundolo retired due to injury. Zverev has dropped one set in Toronto so far.
Meanwhile, Alexei Popyrin has had an ordinary season so far. After quarterfinal runs in Monte-Carlo and Geneva, he reached the fourth round in Paris. He also participated in Wimbledon, but lost to Arthur Fery in the first round.
Popyrin started his campaign in Toronto with confident wins over Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune in the initial few rounds. He defeated Rune in a close three-set bout, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. The Australian is the defending champion at the Canadian Open this year.
Alexander Zverev vs Alexei Popyrin head-to-head
Zverev leads the head-to-head against Popyrin 3-0. He defeated the Australian most recently in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Alexander Zverev vs Alexei Popyrin odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Alexander Zverev vs Alexei Popyrin prediction
Zverev seems determined to make an impact after his early loss in London. He’s started on a strong note, but needs to keep his composure to enter the last four. The German has an excellent all-around game and heavy groundstrokes off both wings.
Popyrin, meanwhile, has shown his desire to defend his title in Toronto. The Australian has chipped in with decent results this season, but has yet to make the headlines on tour. He can beat any opponent on his day and has been resilient in Toronto so far.
The player who begins well will have a slight edge in this bout. It’s tough to call out a winner in the quarterfinals, but Zverev’s previous record against Popyrin will tilt the tie in his favor. The German should be able to solve this riddle and enter the last four in Toronto.
Pick: Zverev to win in three sets.
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Edited by Rupesh
