ATP Tour news: Montreal Masters delivers shocks aplenty

The North American hard court season is well underway, with last week’s Washington Open swiftly followed by the Canada Masters 1000.

The event, which alternates between Toronto and Montreal, has yielded first-time Masters champions in its last four editions and has not experienced home hands on the trophy since 1958.

This time in Montreal, those who prefer adventure over familiarity have been rewarded, as a combination of top players withdrawing and several shock results have formed one of the most unlikely spectacles imaginable.

Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a closer look at the stories behind four of the most striking surprise results.