Toronto Masters: Davidovich Fokina through to quarter-finals after overcoming Ruud in tight tussle

Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina advanced to the quarter-finals of the Toronto Masters by edging out Norwegian Casper Ruud, the No 3 seed, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4) at the Aviva Centre on Thursday evening.

Davidovich Fokina, ranked No 37, will face American Mackenzie McDonald next.

58 winners later 😳@alexdavidovich1 defeats Ruud 7-6 in the third set to reach the last 8 in Toronto!#NBO23 pic.twitter.com/GjqGJ8Ihxo

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 10, 2023

The Spaniard defeated American J.J. Wolf (6-0, 6-2) and German Alexander Zverev, the No 13 seed (6-1, 6-2) ahead of his victory.

In the previous round of the Rogers Cup, Ruud, ranked No 5, won against Jiri Lehecka (7-6 (6), 6-4).

Toronto Masters, other last 16 results (Aviva Centre, hard, USD 6.600.000, most recent results first):

• Andy Murray vs. Jannik Sinner
• Carlos Alcaraz vs. Hubert Hurkacz
• Tommy Paul vs. Marcos Giron
• Gael Monfils vs. Aleksandar Vukic
• Taylor Fritz vs. Alex De Minaur
• Lorenzo Musetti vs. Daniil Medvedev: thursday
• Mackenzie McDonald beat Milos Raonic (WC): 6-3, 6-3