Aryna Sabalenka exits Canadian Open after loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the Canadian Open by Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round, losing 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4. This result marks Sabalenka's first tournament since her defeat at Wimbledon and adds to a concerning trend in her recent form, having not advanced past the semi-finals in her last six events. Alexandrova will move on to face Elina Svitolina, who defeated Amanda Anisimova. Compatriot Iga Swiatek also advanced with a comeback victory over Marta Kostyuk.
- •Sabalenka lost to Alexandrova after nearly two and a half hours of play.
- •She has not reached a final since winning back-to-back titles in March.
- •Elina Svitolina awaits Alexandrova in the quarter-finals following her win over Anisimova.
- •Iga Swiatek progressed after defeating Marta Kostyuk in the fourth round.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka’s misfiring form continues in Canadian Open shock
"The world No 1 has only reached one semi-final in her last six tournaments and has not won a title since March
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