AdvertisementAdvertisementFILE PHOTO: Aug 8, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Brandon Nakashima (USA) hits a backhand against Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) during round of sixteen play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images/File Photo12 Aug 2026 02:26AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST Aug 11 : American Brandon Nakashima swatted aside Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-3 to reach his first-ever ATP Masters 1000-level semi-final at the Canadian Open on Tuesday, as the men's last-eight action kicked off a day late.Nakashima sent over 11 aces and offered up a subdued celebration for the career-breakthrough win in Montreal. He will play the winner of the match between Spaniard Rafael Jodar and Frenchman Arthur Fils, which takes place later on Tuesday.Nakashima, seeded 28, converted a break point in the fourth game before breaking his opponent to love to close out the first set, as the visibly frustrated Darderi's composure unravelled.Darderi dug in his heels in the second set but could only hold off the determined Nakashima for so long, as the American broke him on the fourth try in the penultimate game.Show MoreShow LessNakashima sent 19th-seed Darderi skittering around the court in the final game, forcing him into an error at the net on match point and pumping his fists in celebration after the customary post-match handshake.The U.S. Open tune-up tournament was without several top players, including world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, which the Professional Tennis Players Association this week blamed on players' workload.The men's quarter-finals began a day late after inclement weather forced the postponement of the Monday programme.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST