Play has resumed between Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar after a one-hour rain delay interrupted their quarter-final at the National Bank Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal. The match had already been pushed back from Monday because of bad weather.
Match Highlights and Upcoming Semifinals
Jodar was ahead 5-4 in the first set when showers halted play at IGA Stadium. Earlier, the Spaniard missed three break points at 4-1 that would have given him a double-break cushion. The stoppage came with Fils serving at 30-0 in the 10th game, and action restarted shortly after 4 p.m. local time (EDT) on August 11.
The winner between 18th seed Fils and 20th seed Jodar will meet Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals, with a place in the championship match on the line. Earlier in the day, 28th seed Nakashima defeated 19th seed Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3 to reach his first Masters 1000 semi-final.
This thrilling match showcases the intensity and competition typical of the ATP Masters 1000. Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of this quarter-final, as both players are vying for a spot in the semi-finals, where they will face Nakashima. With the stakes high and the players determined, this event continues to deliver exciting action on the court.