Iga Swiatek is set to face Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both competitors navigated three-set victories in their respective semi-finals. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner, moved past Elina Svitolina with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 result in Toronto. This victory marks the 25-year-old’s first appearance in a WTA final this year, ending a drought that dates back to her win in Cincinnati last August.
Reflecting on her performance, Swiatek described the current period as the most difficult of her professional career, noting that this week has served as a boost for her confidence. Meanwhile, Australian Open titleholder Elena Rybakina earned her spot in the final by overcoming Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. The 27-year-old athlete rallied after a slow start, emphasizing that her focus will now shift to physical recovery.
The upcoming final represents the 13th encounter between Swiatek and Rybakina, with their head-to-head record currently tied at six wins apiece. Rybakina previously triumphed over Swiatek in straight sets earlier this year at the Australian Open. In the men’s bracket in Montreal, Americans Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima are scheduled to compete for the title following their straight-set semi-final wins over Learner Tien and Rafael Jodar.
