Andy Murray could face both US Open finalists at Montreal Masters

Andy Murray might have to defeat both of last year's US Open finalists if he is to reach the Montreal Masters final.

The Scot suffered a surprise second round defeat to Teymuraz Gabashvili at the Washington Open and will be hoping to put his US Open preparations back on track at this week's Montreal Masters, live on Sky Sports.

But the world No 3 must negotiate a tough field, with potential clashes against Marin Cilic, the reigning champion at Flushing Meadows, and beaten finalist Kei Nishikori.

The top half of the draw is headed by world No 1 Novak Djokovic, who is in the same quarter as Tomas Berdych, and will be playing for the first time since successfully defending his Wimbledon crown.

Stan Wawrinka is due to be the Serb's semi-final opponent, although the French Open champion has home hope Milos Raonic in his quarter.

After being handed a first round bye, Murray will play Tommy Robredo first on Tuesday.

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In the last 16, the British No 1 could come up against world No 15 Gael Monfils who claimed a convincing 6-3 6-1 win over Fabio Fognini on day one of the tournament.

The flamboyant Frenchman has won two of their six matches, with Murray taking a five-set victory in the most recent encounter in the 2014 French Open quarter-finals.

A quarter-final clash with Cilic could be next for the British No 1, but the Croat might firstly have to dethrone reigning champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Victory would keep Murray on course for a possible semi-final with Nishikori, who he defeated at the same stage on the way to winning the Madrid Masters title earlier this year.

Standing in the way of the title could be Djokovic again, with Murray attempting to end an eight-match losing run against the Serb, featuring losses in this year's Australian Open final and the French Open semi-finals. 

Watch today's live coverage of the Montreal Masters at 5.30pm on Sky Sports 3.