Darderi to face Nakashima in Montreal quarter-finals
Luciano Darderi beat Nuno Borges 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, while Brandon Nakashima completed his interrupted match against Arthur Rinderknech with a 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 7-5 win.
In a thrilling match at the Montreal Masters, Italy's Luciano Darderi secured his place in the quarter-finals by defeating Portugal's Nuno Borges 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. The victory marked Darderi's second Masters last-eight appearance of the year, following his triumph in Rome last May. The 24-year-old Italian player, currently ranked 22nd in the ATP rankings, will face American Brandon Nakashima in the semis after Nakashima defeated France's Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 7-5.
Despite Rinderknech's 22 unforced errors, Nakashima broke his serve in the third set, ultimately winning the match with 22 unforced errors of his own. Darderi expressed satisfaction with his hardcourt performance, stating that he aims to play at full power in every match.
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