Frances Tiafoe, who has yet to secure a Masters 1000 title, is focusing on achieving a Frances Tiafoe Canadian Open win as the current Masters 1000 season resumes. Following his runner-up finish at the 2024 Cincinnati Open, Tiafoe is building momentum during the North American hard court swing ahead of the US Open in a few weeks.

Tiafoe’s History and Ambitions in Masters 1000 Tournaments

Tiafoe has participated in all nine Masters 1000 events on the ATP Tour, with his best results including a finals appearance at Cincinnati and a semifinal at Indian Wells in 2023. He also reached the quarterfinals at the 2019 Miami Open and the 2022 Paris Masters, showcasing consistent performances across high-level tournaments. Currently competing in Toronto, Tiafoe has identified the Canadian Open as the Masters 1000 event he most wants to win.

I would take any of them, but if I had to pick one, probably Toronto with my girl being from there,

Tiafoe told the ATP Tour website.

Toronto would be sick. Also any of the ones in the States, they would be great.

—Frances Tiafoe, Player

Progress at the 2024 Canadian Open and Upcoming Challenges

Tiafoe’s desire to capture the Canadian Open title is fitting, as he has already advanced to the fourth round after overcoming Yosuke Watanuki and Aleksandar Vukic in two intense three-set matches. His next opponent presents a significant challenge: Alex de Minaur, fresh off his victory at the Citi Open and riding a six-match winning streak.

De Minaur leads their head-to-head matchups, having won two of the three previous meetings, making their upcoming encounter both competitive and crucial for Tiafoe’s quest to reach the quarterfinals in Toronto.

The match will test both players’ skills, with the winner set to carry momentum deeper into the Canadian Open and closer toward the coveted Masters 1000 title that Tiafoe has yet to claim.