Top seeds Alexander Zverev, Coco Gauff advance at Canadian Open

The 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open) witnessed a dominant display from its top seeds as Alexander Zverev and Coco Gauff powered their way into the next round with commanding performances. Both players, considered strong title contenders, overcame tricky challenges to keep their title hopes alive as the tournament heats up.

World No. 4 Alexander Zverev continued his solid hardcourt form, dispatching his opponent in straight sets with a clinical 6-3, 6-4 victory. Zverev’s serve was firing on all cylinders, with the German star delivering a flurry of aces and maintaining control of his service games throughout the match. His baseline aggression and improved net play allowed him to dominate key points, signaling that he’s ready to make a deep run in Toronto.

On the women’s side, World No. 3 Coco Gauff bounced back from recent struggles with a gritty win over fellow American Danielle Collins. Gauff, who had not won a match since reaching the French Open final, battled through an error-strewn contest to emerge victorious in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Despite hitting a staggering 23 double faults, Gauff’s speed, defensive resilience, and tactical adjustments saw her through a tough challenge.

“It wasn’t my cleanest match, but I’m proud of how I stayed mentally strong,” Gauff said after her win. “Matches like these help build character, and I’m happy to get through.”

Both Zverev and Gauff are navigating packed draws, with the world’s top-ranked players eyeing crucial ranking points ahead of the US Open Series. For Gauff, the victory is a much-needed confidence boost as she works to refine her game on hardcourts, while Zverev’s smooth progress positions him as one of the favorites in the men’s field.

The Canadian Open serves as a key preparation ground for the final Grand Slam of the year, and both stars are determined to build momentum. Fans are eagerly anticipating potential blockbuster clashes as the tournament progresses, with Gauff and Zverev poised to face tougher tests in the later rounds.

As the top seeds continue their journey in Toronto, the spotlight will remain firmly on Zverev’s power game and Gauff’s fighting spirit as they aim to lift the prestigious Canadian Open trophy.