Alexei Popyrin

2024 - 8 - 12

Watch Out World: Alexei Popyrin Is on a Heavily Charged Winning Streak!

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Aussie Alexei Popyrin is on the verge of breaking a 21-year drought at the ATP Masters 1000 tour! Can he clinch the title?

Alexei Popyrin, the unseeded tennis sensation from Australia, is making headlines at the ATP Tour Masters 1000 series this week by storming into the final in Montreal. After spectacularly defeating both Sebastian Korda and Hubert Hurkacz back-to-back, Popyrin is on the brink of achieving what hasn't been done by an Aussie in over two decades – clinching a Masters 1000 title! With a prize of $1.6 million up for grabs in the final match against Andrey Rublev, all eyes will be on Popyrin as he bids for tennis history.

This journey to the final has not been without its challenges. In a standout performance, Popyrin pulled off a breathtaking tie-break against Korda that turned a potential disaster into an exhilarating victory, showcasing his resilience and fighting spirit on the court. His underdog status adds to the exciting narrative, as Australia's tennis fans rally behind their unexpected hero. It's not just about tennis prowess—it's also a story of determination and unexpected triumph.

As the match against Rublev approaches, Popyrin's journey is especially poignant considering the long gap since an Australian last lifted a Masters trophy. The last Aussie to do so was none other than the legendary Lleyton Hewitt back in 2002. With decades of waiting behind them, Popyrin's potential victory could spark a renaissance for Australian tennis on the global stage.

As we await the thrilling final, it’s important to remember that this isn’t just about Popyrin; it’s about the resurgence of Australian tennis talent. If he wins, not only does he secure a massive payday, but he ignites hope for budding Australian tennis players. Since the era of Sam Stosur and Hewitt, the nation has yearned for another champion to emerge. Popyrin's rise through the ranks might just be the catalyst for a new wave of players to take center court.

Fun fact: Did you know that the ATP Masters 1000 series was established in 1990 and features the world's top players? Also, Lleyton Hewitt holds the record for the most Masters title wins by an Australian, with five to his name! Will Popyrin join this elite club? Keep your tennis rackets ready!

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Alexei Popyrin through to ATP Tour Masters 1000 final in Montreal (ABC News)

Alexei Popyrin will attempt to become the first Australian to win an elite ATP Tour Masters 1000 series title in more than 20 years when he meets Andrey ...

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Alexei Popyrin rides blazing tie-break vs. Sebastian Korda to reach ... (ATP Tour)

Alexei Popyrin turned near disaster into unexpected triumph to charge into his first ATP Masters 1000 final in Montreal Sunday night.

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'Amazing feeling': 21-year Aussie drought on brink as unlikely star ... (Fox Sports)

'Amazing feeling': 21-year Aussie drought on brink as unlikely star earns $1.6m shot at history.

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Popyrin soars into maiden ATP Masters 1000 final in Montreal (Tennis Australia)

Unseeded Alexei Popyrin has beaten Sebastian Korda and Hubert Hurkacz back-to-back on Sunday to assure a huge rankings breakthrough.

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Seed-slaying Alexei Popyrin surges into Montreal Masters final - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Australia's Alexei Popyrin has extended a brilliant run of upset victories all the way to the final of the ATP Tour's rain-interrupted Montreal Masters.

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Alexei Popyrin moves into Montreal Masters final: Aussie blitzes ... (Sporting News AU)

Read Alexei Popyrin moves into Montreal Masters final: Aussie blitzes Sebastian Korda to reach prestigious match | Sporting News Australia, and learn all ...

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Rublev, Popyrin advance to National Bank Open final in Montreal (TSN)

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Alexei Popyrin looking to break Australian Masters drought (Courier Mail)

Tennis: Alexei Popyrin is looking to break a 21-year drought in the tennis Masters after qualifying for the final, with a win he would become the first ...

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This is Alexei Popyrin: Ed Sheeran, golf & his dream | ATP Tour ... (ATP Tour)

Alexei Popyrin became just the third active Australian to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final when he defeated Sebastia Korda to advance to the championship ...

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Alexei Popyrin into Montreal Masters semi-final: How to watch ... (Sporting News AU)

Australia's Alexei Popyrin is into the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters after an epic three-set win against world no.6 Hubert Hurkacz in the ...

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LIVE: Alexei Popyrin takes first set 6-2 against hot-headed Russian ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The final of the Montreal Masters 1000 tournament features rising Australian talent Alexei Popyrin and tempestuous Russian Andrey Rublev.

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Alexei Popyrin overpowers Andrey Rublev in Montreal final | ATP ... (ATP Tour)

Australian Alexei Popyrin claims five Top 20 wins to pull off a stunning championship run at the ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament in Montreal.

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Tennis news 2024: Alexei Popyrin downs Andrey Rublev to claim ... (Nine)

Australian Alexei Popyrin has won his maiden ATP Tour title, taking out the Montreal Masters final.

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Aussie gun stuns to end 20-year drought (NEWS.com.au)

Alexei Popyrin is set to burst into the world's top 30 and earn a seeding at the US Open after recording the biggest triumph of his career and earning a ...

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Alexei Popyrin beats Andrey Rublev to cap torrid Montreal run for ... (Tennis Magazine)

The 25-year-old knocked off five consecutive Top 20 opponents, culminating with Monday night's 6-2, 6-4 victory.

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LIVE: Alexei Popyrin takes first set 6-2 against hot-headed Russian Andrey Rublev in Montreal Masters 1000 final (The Age)

It's 30-15 Popyrin's way in this game. The Australian has just hit a precision forehand down the line to take the ascendancy. Share. 11.05am. Rublev holds: makes Popyrin serve for glory. Popyrin pushed Rublev in that ninth game of this second set, ...

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Alexei Popyrin wins Canadian Open ending 21-year Australian ATP ... (ABC News)

Australia's Alexei Popyrin has continued his incredible giant-killing run in Montreal by thrashing Russia's Andrey Rublev to claim the first Masters 1000 ...

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Aussie Alexei Popyrin ends 21-year Masters drought with 'most ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Alexei Popyrin has continued his giant-killing run to become the first Australian in more than two decades to capture a Masters 1000 crown with a thunderous ...

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'What happened': Aussies rocked as Alexei Popyrin emulates icons ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Alexei Popyrin matched a number of Aussie icons with his historic victory. Find out more here.

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Alexei Popyrin upsets Andrey Rublev to win National Bank Open title (Sportsnet.ca)

Alexei Popyrin has his first ATP 1000 title. The 25-year-old Australian grabbed his first ATP Masters 1000 title by upsetting world No. 6 Andrey Rublev 6-2, ...

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Alexei Popyrin stuns Andrey Rublev in Montreal Masters to end 21 ... (The Guardian)

Australian beat world No 6 Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4 in Masters 1000 final to claim the third ATP Tour crown of his tennis career.

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Peroni Refresh: Alexei Popyrin's extraordinary feat! (Omnium Banque Nationale)

On Monday evening, against all odds, 25-year-old Alexei Popyrin of Australia won the National Bank Open presented by Rogers at IGA Stadium in Montréal,…

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Alexei Popyrin in revelation about girlfriend as $1.6 million detail ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Alexei Popyrin was left stunned as he thanked his girlfriend following the historic moment. Find out more here.

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Alexei Popyrin breaks Aussie dry spell with ATP Montreal title (Hindustan Times)

Popyrin is the first Australian to win a Masters 1000 title since Lleyton Hewitt in 2003 at Indian Wells. | Tennis News.

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Alexei Popyrin beats Andrey Rublev to win National Bank Open ... (ESPN Australia)

Alexei Popyrin knocked off five top-20 players in a row -- the last being No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev -- en route to winning the National Bank Open on Monday ...

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Alexei Popyrin shares Lleyton Hewitt advice following Montreal title ... (ATP Tour)

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