Jodar, Nakashima advance to Masters semi-finals in Montreal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Rafael Jodar and Brandon Nakashima each secured spots in the semi-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters on August 11. Jodar defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 despite a minor ankle tweak, demonstrating composure throughout. Nakashima reached the semis by overcoming Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3, utilizing his serve effectively. This marks both players' first Masters 1000 semi-final appearances, setting up a match between Jodar and Nakashima on Wednesday.
- •Jodar won his match in straight sets after a rain delay.
- •Nakashima's victory came in 77 minutes with effective serving.
- •They meet in the semi-finals on August 12 for a place in the final.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Jodar, Nakashima to make Masters semis debuts in Montreal
"Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar booked a semi-final spot in only his fifth ATP Masters 1000 event by holding off France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 on Tuesday at Montreal.Nakashima reached his breakthrough Masters semi in 77 minutes as he imposed his game on Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3, setting up three match points with his 11th ace as winning as the Italian missed on a drop shot.
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