Rain Forces Postponement of Montreal Quarter-Finals Matches to Tuesday
The ATP Montreal Masters faced another setback on Monday as evening rain and the looming threat of lightning led to the postponement of the first two quarter-final matches. This incident adds to a series of weather-related interruptions that have plagued the tournament, which is under scrutiny for its extensive duration, lasting nearly as long as a Grand Slam event.
The matches originally scheduled for Monday included a face-off between Spain’s Rafael Jodar and France’s Arthur Fils, along with the duel between Italy’s Luciano Darderi and American Brandon Nakashima. Both contests have now been rescheduled for Tuesday.
In other developments, defending champion Ben Shelton, who holds the distinction of being the fifth seed from the United States, is set to clash with Czech player Jakub Mensik. Additionally, Spain’s Daniel Merida Aguilar will compete against American Learner Tien in what promises to be an exciting day of tennis.
This uniquely timed Masters event is not expected to conclude until its final on Thursday, which presents a scheduling overlap with the upcoming Cincinnati Masters, marking the last significant tournament before the prestigious US Open.
