Taylor Fritz defeated Andrey Rublev 6–3, 7–6 in the quarter-finals of the Canada Masters on hard court, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.48 against Rublev's 2.86. Fritz controlled the opening set decisively, then weathered a competitive second set that went to a tie-break, where he ultimately prevailed. The result underscores Fritz's current form on North American hard courts and strengthens his position in the tournament's latter stages. Rublev's exit marks a setback in his campaign to reclaim momentum at the Masters 1000 level.