Rybakina advances, Andreeva exits at WTA Toronto Masters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Elena Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion, progressed to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on August 7, defeating Ann Li 6-2, 7-5. Rybakina successfully converted five of her six break chances while saving two breaks against her. Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva, the French Open winner, was eliminated by Leylah Fernandez in a 6-1, 6-4 defeat. Fernandez delivered a strong serving performance, winning 24 of 27 points on her first serve. Rybakina will next face the winner of the match between Liudmila Samsonova and Maya Joint, while Fernandez awaits the result of Naomi Osaka versus Elise Mertens. Alina Korneeva also advanced, defeating Iva Jovic.
- •Rybakina defeats Ann Li to reach the fourth round.
- •Fernandez eliminates Andreeva in straight sets.
- •Korneeva ousts 13th seed Jovic.
- •Rybakina faces the winner of Samsonova vs. Joint next.
- •Fernandez awaits the Osaka vs. Mertens matchup.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto
"Reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Friday while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez.Fernandez last beat a player ranked so high when she downed fourth-rated Jessica Pegula on her way to last year's WTA Washington title.
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