The 10 conclusions that the 2024 Canada Masters leaves us

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Interesting to say the least was the tennis action that took place last week in Canada with the WTA Toronto 2024 and the ATP Montreal 2024. The show must go on, and before diving into the ATP Cincinnati 2024, let's analyze the curious conclusions of a tournament where surprises unfolded until the very last match. Jessica Pegula successfully defended her title in Toronto, while Alexei Popyrin put the finishing touch to his best week as a professional tennis player.

1. Show must go on. It is clear that hosting a tournament just a day after the end of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is not an easy task. This difficulty has been reflected in the player lineup and the numerous surprises in Canada, indicating that timing was not optimal – an aspect for ATP and WTA to work on for future reference. The question arises whether this tournament needs to extend to two weeks, a planned action for the upcoming season. While an essential tournament in the American tour, serving as an initial touchpoint, this year the Canada Masters has gone almost unnoticed not only due to the lack of major attractions but also because of inadequate planning and promotion to the wider audience which may have needed a break after such a high-octane event like the Olympics.
2. Rain hasn't been their friend. Rain making appearances in Canada is not surprising, but this time it made an already intense event more tedious for the audience. With the women's tournament in Toronto and the men's in Montreal, several game days were wasted due to bad weather, leading players to play two matches per day, potentially contributing to or exacerbating physical issues. This situation highlights the necessity for a roofed court in a tournament where annual rainfall is common.
3. A Monday final? The proximity to the Paris Olympics slightly disrupted the plans for the Canada Masters. Starting a day later pushed the finals to Monday, a rarity in tennis. Moving the final away from Sunday, an unwavering tradition in racket sports, further diminished the tournament's appeal to fans, particularly considering the late hours in countries like Spain although these were prime time slots in Latin America.
4. Dramatic change of surfaces and numerous upsets. From clay to grass, grass to clay, and clay to hardcourt, these months have been marked by surface shifts for players representing their countries in Paris. These conditions were stipulated by the competition requirements, and while the Canada Masters cannot be blamed, the variety in surfaces has contributed to several surprises like the early exits of Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Tommy Paul, and Daniil Medvedev.
5. Jessica Pegula, an unexpected title defense. She hardly had time to realize she was defending her title, perhaps why she felt less pressure securing wins in Toronto. Skipping the clay-court season due to physical issues, the American returned with a grass-court title. Her Wimbledon run was short-lived, and after a stint at the Paris Olympics 2024, she arrived in Canada aiming to adapt to the conditions.
6. The ATP circuit beyond the Top 5. With multiple withdrawals from the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Lorenzo Musetti, Milos Raonic, and Jiri Lehecka, as well as inclement weather and changing conditions, the established stars struggled to shine. This reality shed light on the depth of the circuit with emerging talents taking steps forward like Alexei Popyrin and Matteo Arnaldi, along with the anticipation of Kei Nishikori's resurgence.
7. Alexei Popyrin, an unexpected breakthrough in a promising American tour. In a career filled with ups and downs, the Australian may have found a turning point in Montreal. Initially not favored to win based on the main draw, Popyrin capitalized on his opportunities throughout the week. Time will tell (not much because he plays in Cincinnati on Wednesday) if this is just a fleeting success or if he can sustain this form on the circuit.
8. WTA's consistency versus ATP's inconsistency. Whereas inconsistency used to be associated with the WTA, it has dominated the male circuit this week at the ATP Montreal 2024. Despite notable surprises, few results truly stood out. The course of the Canadian event prompts reflection on the current player level beyond Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
9. Potential physical issues for Jannik Sinner. While the Italian downplayed them in a press conference, discomfort in the area of a past injury resurfaced during his quarterfinal against Andrey Rublev. Coming off another match hours earlier, fatigue may have exacerbated these issues from prolonged on-court competition. The coming weeks will reveal whether it's fatigue-related or a serious hip concern.
10. American dominance on hard courts? Besides Jessica Pegula's victory, a standout aspect of the WTA Toronto 2024 was the remarkable dominance of American players. Number six in the world, Pegula was joined by formidable competitors like Amanda Anisimova, Emma Navarro, Taylor Townsend, and Peyton Stearns, all reaching at least the quarterfinals. Perhaps this foreshadows the players to watch in Cincinnati and New York, with expectations also on Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.

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