The last Aussie to reach the title match here was Patrick Rafter—who had lifted the 1998 trophy.
Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur
Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur both dominated opponents in straight sets on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Toronto Masters.
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Sinner, runner-up last spring in Miami, reached his second final of the season at the elite level with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of American Tommy Paul.
De Minaur put an Australian into a Canadian final for the first time since 2001 with his 6-1, 6-3 defeat of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
The last Aussie to reach the title match here was Patrick Rafter—who had lifted the 1998 trophy.
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De Minaur maintained his hardcourt form from last weekend in Los Cabos, where he finished runner-up to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Sinner had to battle in his fourth career Masters semi-final, claiming the opening set in 53 minutes and winning a 46-shot rally to take a 5-2 lead in the second set.
Sinner was broken while serving for victory but recovered a game later for victory on his third match point.
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