Karen Khachanov defeated Casper Ruud 6–4, 7–5 in the second round of the Canada Masters on hard court, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.78 to Ruud's 2.17. Khachanov controlled both sets with consistent play, breaking Ruud's serve at crucial junctures to secure the victory. The Russian's composed performance on the hard court surface proved decisive against the Norwegian, who struggled to find the rhythm needed to trouble his opponent. Khachanov's win maintains his momentum in the Masters 1000 circuit and sets up a quarter-final appearance.