All eight players left in Montreal were born in the 2000s, a first for an ATP Tour quarter-final. Ben Shelton is the highest-ranked player in a field aged from 19 to 25.
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of a right-knee issue. The Italian said he is not yet ready to compete and is now focusing on preparing for the US Open.
Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Aryna Sabalenka 7–6(3), 4–6, 6–4 in two hours and 29 minutes to reach the Toronto WTA 1000 quarter-finals. It was her third victory over a reigning world No. 1.
João Fonseca recovered from a difficult start to beat Casper Ruud 7–6(6), 6–3. The 19-year-old Brazilian reached the Montreal Masters 1000 last 16, where he will face Ben Shelton.
Mohamed Salah has completed a move to Trabzonspor. Liverpool confirmed the switch on 6 August 2026, after the Turkish club announced a presentation ceremony at Papara Park.
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for the transfer of Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger has signed for seven seasons, through 30 June 2033; financial terms were not disclosed.
Botic van de Zandschulp beat Daniil Medvedev 6–3, 7–6(5), while Thiago Agustin Tirante eliminated Taylor Fritz 7–5, 6–3 in the second round of the Montreal Masters 1000.
Barcelona have confirmed an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Brazil forward Kerolin Nicoli. The 26-year-old has signed through 30 June 2030.
UEFA's play-off draws on 3 August have given Egnatia two possible scenarios and Dinamo City another conditional hurdle, with every route still dependent on the third qualifying round.
Alexandra Eala defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Washington semi-finals, where she will face Naomi Osaka for the first time after the Japanese star rallied past Elisabetta Cocciaretto.