Nick Kyrgios defeated Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the Canada Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 event on hard court in Montreal on 11 August 2022. As the pre-match favourite, Kyrgios delivered a commanding performance to advance, controlling both sets with decisive margins and limiting De Minaur's opportunities throughout. The Australian's superiority was evident in the scoreline, which reflected his dominance from the opening stages. De Minaur, competing as the underdog, struggled to impose his baseline game against Kyrgios's aggressive serving and net play. The victory extended Kyrgios's momentum in the tournament and positioned him favourably for the later rounds.