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Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina, wins Canadian Open in Toronto

sportsAug 14, 202616366

Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the Canadian Open final in Toronto on August 13, claiming her first title of the 2026 season. The 25-year-old six-time Grand Slam champion saved two break points early, broke Rybakina twice in the opening set and again in the second before closing out the last three games with a clean match-point strike. Swiatek said she felt angry after the win, citing media criticism at home amid an inconsistent season that included failing to advance beyond a Grand Slam quarterfinal and a coaching change, and told Sportsnet she was proud to have kept her composure. Rybakina, the world number two, made 12 unforced errors and served only one ace as fatigue from three prior three-set matches left her unable to push off the legs, she said after the match. The Toronto crowd chanted "Iga! Iga!" and waved Polish flags as Swiatek claimed the title. With the Canadian crown, Swiatek will move back into the top five in the rankings and said the victory gives her a confidence boost heading into the U.S. Open.

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