After winning the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Rafael Nadal has decided to skip the Western & Southern Open.
Runner-up at the Western & Southern Open in 2013, American John Isner moved through his opener.
Former world number one Andy Murray discussed his upcoming singles return against Richard Gasquet.
Rafael Nadal carried off the Rogers Cup trophy for a fifth time as he stepped up preparations for the upcoming US Open.
Serena Williams sobbed in her chair as she retired due to a back injury in Toronto, just two weeks before the US Open starts.
Though he has yet to decide on his US Open participation, Andy Murray will feature in singles for two tournaments in China next month.
Daniil Medvedev overcame fellow Russian Karen Khachanov in the Rogers Cup semi-finals.
Serena Williams set up a clash against Bianca Andreescu in the final of the Rogers Cup.
Rafael Nadal moved into his 51st ATP Masters 1000 final after Gael Monfils' withdrawal in Montreal.
Andy Murray is to return to singles action and Rafael Nadal is anticipating a "big, big moment" for the Briton.