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Darderi and Nakashima reach Montreal Masters 1000 quarterfinals
Luciano Darderi and Brandon Nakashima have both advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 National Bank Open in Montreal.
Luciano Darderi secured his 30th victory of the season by defeating Nuno Borges in a three-set comeback, winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. The 19th seed's win marks his 10th quarterfinal of the 2026 season and his second at the Masters 1000 level. Darderi noted his improved versatility across different surfaces, stating, “I think I am playing good everywhere now.”
Brandon Nakashima reached his first career Masters 1000 quarterfinal by defeating Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(4), 5-7, 7-5. The match was notably interrupted for nearly two hours due to heavy rain and lightning. Nakashima expressed that his level is growing with each match following the weather delay.
The two players are scheduled to face each other in the quarterfinals, with their head-to-head record currently tied at 1-1.
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ATP Masters 1000 Montreal · Brandon Nakashima · IGA Stadium · Luciano Darderi · Montreal · National Bank Open · Nuno Borges
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The total prize money for the National Bank Open is $9,415,724. www.vunerebologna.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nuno Borges and Luciano Darderi are scheduled to play in the round of 16 at the Montreal Masters 1000. www.vunerebologna.it · gambling911.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nuno Borges defeated Yannick Hanfmann 6-4, 6-2 in the third round. gambling911.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luciano Darderi defeated Juncheng Shang 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the third round. gambling911.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nuno Borges is the betting favorite for his match against Luciano Darderi. gambling911.com