Alexei Popyrin vs Thiago Tirante Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Third Round
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Big serving former Canadian Open champion Alexei Popyrin clashes with Thiago Tirante, who stunned USA number one Taylor Fritz in round two.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Alexei Popyrin vs Thiago Tirante prediction
The key for Thiago Tirante is making sure that his memorable triumph over Taylor Fritz wasn’t the peak of his tournament and this showdown with Alexei Popyrin doesn’t turn into a case of ‘after the Lord Mayor’s show’ for the Argentine. Popyrin is another big serving opponent who clearly loves playing at the Canadian Open. The Australian has now won 12 of his last 13 matches in Montreal, including that 2024 triumph.
Popyrin will hope to nail his service game and immediately put Tirante on the back foot. It will be hard for the latter to replicate what we saw from him in the last round and there is now an element of pressure on him. The smart move would be to back the tried, tested and consistent Canadian Open performer in Popyrin to come out on top.
Alexei Popyrin vs Thiago Tirante tip: Alexei Popyrin to win
