ATP Montreal 2024 Flashback: How Alexei Popyrin Sealed His Maiden Masters Title In Canada

The ATP Montreal 2024 tournament—officially known as the National Bank Open presented by Rogers—delivered one of the most dramatic storylines of the hard-court season. Australian contender Alexei Popyrin captured his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 title at IGA Stadium, defeating world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets (6-2, 6-4) during a memorable August final.

Popyrin’s Unforgettable Run and High-Stakes Upsets at IGA Stadium

Popyrin’s championship campaign in Montreal stands out as one of the most grueling runs in recent ATP Masters history. Unseeded and ranked No. 62 in the world entering the tournament, Popyrin defeated five consecutive top-20 opponents to lift the trophy. His path to the title included victories over Ben Shelton, Grigor Dimitrov, Hubert Hurkacz, and Sebastian Korda, culminating in his clinical performance against Rublev in the final.

Severe weather delays and compressed match schedules tested the endurance of the entire draw throughout the week. Top seed Jannik Sinner fell in the quarterfinals to Rublev in three sets, opening up the top half of the bracket. Popyrin capitalized on the opportunity by pairing a formidable first serve with punishing forehands, saving three match points against Dimitrov in the third round before dominating his remaining matches.

In the doubles division, top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos claimed the title by overcoming Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in a tight final tiebreak (6-2, 7-6), wrapping up a high-velocity week of tennis in Quebec.

Tournament Prize Money, Ranking Points, and Broadcast Legacy

The 2024 Montreal edition offered significant financial and ranking rewards, boasting a total purse exceeding $6.7 million for the ATP side. Popyrin’s victory catapulted him into the top 25 of the ATP Rankings for the first time in his career and guaranteed him seeded status for subsequent Grand Slam events.

• Singles Winner Earnings: $1,049,460 and 1,000 ATP Rankings points
• Singles Runner-Up Earnings: $573,090 and 650 ATP Rankings points
• Broadcasting Partners: TSN and TVA Sports provided primary Canadian coverage, alongside Tennis Channel in the United States and global streaming on Tennis TV.

Statistically, Popyrin dominated on serve during final weekend, winning over 80% of his first-serve points in the championship match. His victory marked the first time an Australian won a Masters 1000 title since Lleyton Hewitt captured Indian Wells in 2003.

The Canadian Open Legacy from 2024 to 2026

The National Bank Open alternates its ATP and WTA events annually between Montreal and Toronto. While the men's tour visited Toronto in 2025, the ATP competition returns to Montreal for the 2026 National Bank Open, making Popyrin's 2024 performance the primary reference point for hard-court tactics at IGA Stadium.

As the summer hard-court swing leads into the US Open, fans and analysts frequently study the 2024 Montreal draw to analyze how fast court conditions in Quebec impact top-tier play. On-demand match replays and extended highlights of the 2024 tournament remain available across official Tennis TV archives and ATP digital media channels.