Second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion, also advanced.

Five things to focus on as the 1000s in Montreal and Toronto begin.

The 1000-level ATP and WTA events will feature 96-player fields—up from 56—and allow for an extra round, continuing the trend toward longer tournaments that began in 2023.

He's the second Italian Masters 1000 champion, following Fabio Fognini in the 2019 event in Monte Carlo.

After losing his first two finals at Masters 1000 events, Sinner was on song in a favorable match-up against the highest-ranking Australian.