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Iga Świątek wins Canadian Open, surpasses Sabalenka in WTA 1000 titles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Iga Świątek wins Canadian Open, surpasses Sabalenka in WTA 1000 titles

Summary

Iga Świątek secured the Canadian Open title on August 13, 2026, defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in Toronto. This victory marked Świątek's first title of the year and the 26th of her career. With the win, she now holds 12 WTA 1000 titles, surpassing Aryna Sabalenka for the second-most since the format began. Former ATP players John Isner and Steve Johnson discussed her achievement on a podcast, highlighting her return to form after a challenging start to the season. Świątek is currently competing in Cincinnati as the defending champion and No. 7 seed, having previously advanced to the fourth round after defeating Maria Sakkari.

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By the Numbers

•Świątek defeated Rybakina to win the Canadian Open.
•The victory was Świątek's first title of 2026.
•She now has 12 WTA 1000 titles, moving past Sabalenka.
•Świątek is in Cincinnati, reaching the fourth round after beating Sakkari.
•She aims to defend her title in Cincinnati as No. 7 seed.

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7:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Would’ve Had Her Way Ahead’ – Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka Dominance Fuels Reactions From Former Pros

What they're saying

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After a difficult start to 2026, Iga Świątek seems to be back to her best. Her Canadian Open title not only boosted her confidence but also helped her set a new record, as former ATP players John Isner and Steve Johnson discussed on the “Nothing Major” podcast while comparing her achievement with those of World No.
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