Popyrin Reveals Key to His Success in Montreal

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The ATP Montreal will have a rather unexpected finalist, as Alexei Popyrin will strive to win a Masters 1000 for the first time in his career. The Australian managed to defeat a tough Hubert Hurkacz to face Andrey Rublev as his final challenge in Canada. Ending this week with the trophy would be the icing on the cake of a perfect season, making him the new world number 30, his highest ranking.

The Australian spoke at a press conference after his victory to share his feelings not only about the Polish player but also about the week in general. Furthermore, he also revealed the key to his success these days: mental strength. How does he view his final hurdle to secure what would be his best title to date?

- The peak of his career

"This is probably the best week of my career so far. I believe it is due to the quality of the opponents I have defeated. Not just because I made it to the final of a Masters 1000, but also because of the caliber of the opponents and the way I have been playing. I think that demonstrates that all my hard work is paying off," said Popyrin at the ATP Montreal.

- The key to his success in Montreal

"I take pride in fighting, in my fighting spirit; I never give up on anything. For me, one of the most important aspects of my game right now is that fighting spirit. I felt quite comfortable in my first two rounds against Dimitrov. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but all the match points I saved were with my serve. So, I knew that if I executed my serve well, it would be an advantage for me, as at that moment I only considered them break points. I didn't think that if I lost my serve, the match would end. That helped me deceive my brain."

- Analysis of Rublev, his opponent in the final

"I played against Andrey earlier this year in Monte Carlo. I defeated him there, and then he beat me the last time we played on hardcourt. I know he is an incredible player and one of the best in the world. So, I know it won't be easy. We had a short and fun practice session before starting the week. I think we spent two hours battling at a high level. I have seen how he played, and it was amazing tennis. It won't be easy."

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