Norrie and Sabalenka eliminated in Montreal and Toronto respectively
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Cameron Norrie has been eliminated from the National Bank Open after losing 6-2, 7-6 (10-8) to Arthur Fils in the last-16 round in Montreal. Despite matching Fils' power in the second set, Norrie failed to convert set points in the tie-break. Earlier, Norrie had achieved a significant victory over Alex de Minaur. In Toronto, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprising defeat against Ekaterina Alexandrova, losing 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-4. Sabalenka, a reigning Grand Slam champion, managed to level the match after dropping the first set but could not control Alexandrova's aggressive play in the final set. Both players will now focus on their preparation for the upcoming US Open.
- •Norrie lost to Fils in Montreal, exiting the last-16 stage.
- •Sabalenka eliminated by Alexandrova in Toronto's fourth round.
- •Norrie previously defeated third seed de Minaur.
- •Fils will face Rafael Jodar in the quarter-finals.
- •Alexandrova will compete against Elina Svitolina next.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Cameron Norrie hot-streak ended in Montreal as Aryna Sabalenka suffers shock exit
"Britain's Cameron Norrie has been knocked out of the National Bank Open at the last-16 stage following a 6-2 7-6 (10-8) defeat by Arthur Fils in Montreal.
"Norrie was knocked out of the National Bank Open by Arthur Fils after beating Alex de Minaur in the previous round
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:13 AMCameron Norrie hot-streak ended in Montreal as Aryna Sabalenka suffers shock exit
Norrie was knocked out of the National Bank Open by Arthur Fils after beating Alex de Minaur in the previous round
- Sky Sports—In-form Norrie defeated in Montreal while Sabalenka suffers shock loss
Britain's Cameron Norrie has been knocked out of the National Bank Open at the last-16 stage following a 6-2 7-6 (10-8) defeat by Arthur Fils in Montreal.
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