Rafael Jodar advances to Canadian Open semi-finals; Rybakina defeats Osaka
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Rafael Jodar progressed to the semi-finals of the Canadian Open after defeating Arthur Filis 7-6 (7-5) 6-3. The 19-year-old is aiming to break the record for the fastest ascent into the ATP top 10. In the WTA Canadian Open, Elena Rybakina came back to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4, securing her spot in the semi-finals. Rybakina will face Coco Gauff next, who received a walkover due to Belinda Bencic's withdrawal. The semi-finals for both tournaments take place Wednesday night.
- •Jodar wins quarter-final match to reach semi-finals in Canadian Open.
- •Rybakina rallies to defeat Osaka and advance in WTA Canadian Open.
- •Jodar faces Brandon Nakashima in the semis; Rybakina to play Coco Gauff.
- •Jodar started the year ranked 165th and aims for top 10.
- •Rybakina's victory increases her chances of becoming world No. 1.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Jodar on Brink of Rewriting Tennis History at Canadian Open
"If Rafael Jodar beats Brandon Nakashima in the Canadian Open semifinal, he'd set the record for the fastest rise to top-10 in tennis history. The post Rafael Jodar on Brink of Rewriting Tennis History at Canadian Open appeared first on HEAVY.
"Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar is on course to break the record for the fastest rise into the top 10 of men's tennis after beating Arthur Filis in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open.
"Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar's bid for ATP Tour rankings history was put on hold after he was beaten by Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals of the Canadian Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:41 PMRafael Jodar on Brink of Rewriting Tennis History at Canadian Open
If Rafael Jodar beats Brandon Nakashima in the Canadian Open semifinal, he'd set the record for the fastest rise to top-10 in tennis history. The post Rafael Jodar on Brink of Rewriting Tennis History at Canadian Open appeared first on HEAVY.
- Sky Sports—Jodar on course for tennis history as Rybakina fights past Osaka
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar is on course to break the record for the fastest rise into the top 10 of men's tennis after beating Arthur Filis in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open.
- Sky Sports—Jodar's bid for history halted in Nakashima defeat as Rybakina beats Gauff
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar's bid for ATP Tour rankings history was put on hold after he was beaten by Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals of the Canadian Open.
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