Seventh seed Frances Tiafoe kicks off Sunday’s action at the 2025 Canadian Open in Toronto with a Round of 16 match against ninth seed Alex de Minaur.
Tiafoe has had a tough tournament, with both of his early-round matches going to three sets. He survived a nail-biter in the second round against qualifier Yosuke Watanuki, rallying from a set down to win 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(5) in a match decided by back-to-back tight sets and a final-set tiebreaker.
Meanwhile, de Minaur arrives hot and fresh, reaching the Round of 16 with a third-round walkover, just weeks after his DC Open title.
Tiafoe-De Minaur Head-to‑Head
De Minaur leads their head-to-head with a 2–1 edge, but Tiafoe won their most recent matchup — in 2022 in Paris — prevailing in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(5).
What to Watch
Pace off de Minaur’s return: Known as “De Mega” for his lightning-quick court coverage, he’ll look to counter Tiafoe’s serve and break rhythm early.
Tiafoe’s aggression: A big-serving lefty with immense forehand power, Tiafoe can dominate if he’s crisp on first serve and converts break points.
Physical and mental stamina: Both players excel in baseline scrums, so whoever backs down may cost them the match.
Prediction
De Minaur in three sets. Tiafoe’s attacking arsenal and likely crowd support make this a live match. Expect a tight win for de Minaur in the end — a three-set challenger.
How to Watch Frances Tiafoe vs. Alex de Minaur
This afternoon’s Round of 16 match between Frances Tiafoe and Alex de Minaur is expected to start at around 12:30 PM Eastern on Centre Court at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage, along with a dedicated feed for the Tiafoe-de Minaur match here.
Now, if none of those options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Tiafoe vs. de Minaur
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 12:30 PM Eastern
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
Court: Centre Court
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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