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Iga Świątek reaches semifinals at Canadian Open after strong comeback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:56 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Iga Świątek reaches semifinals at Canadian Open after strong comeback

Summary

Iga Świątek advanced to the semifinals of the Canadian Open on August 10, 2026, following a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory over Diana Shnaider. This performance stands out as part of her recovery after an earlier third-round exit at Wimbledon. Świątek faced earlier challenges in the tournament, winning against Sára Bejlek and Viktorija Golubic in straight sets, and overcoming a first-set loss against Marta Kostyuk to secure her quarterfinal spot. The world No. 8 is set to compete against No. 9 seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the final, with a 4-3 lead in their head-to-head record.

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By the Numbers

•Świątek defeats Shnaider to reach semifinals at Canadian Open.
•She struggled at Wimbledon before rebounding in Toronto.
•Previous victories against Bejlek and Golubic followed a first-round bye.
•Next, she faces Elina Svitolina, who has beaten her twice this season.

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3:56 AMYahoo Sports — ‘What the Hell’ – Iga Świątek Pushes Back Against ‘Vintage’ Label As She Keeps Winning in Toronto

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Iga Świątek is making strides at the Canadian Open, producing some of her best tennis of the season as she continues the quest for her first title of 2026 after an underwhelming string of results. However, the Pole did not take kindly to her form being described as “vintage,” explaining why she took issue with the label.
— Yahoo Sports

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