Rybakina rallies to defeat Osaka at Canadian Open quarter-finals

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Rybakina rallies to defeat Osaka at Canadian Open quarter-finals
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Elena Rybakina came back from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open on August 12. After dropping the first set 4-6 and trailing 2-4 in the second, Rybakina won the next five games, claiming the second set in a tie-break and finishing the match 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4. Osaka struggled with fatigue, announcing her withdrawal from the upcoming Cincinnati Open after the match. Rybakina will now face Coco Gauff in the semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina will compete in the other semi-final.

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  • Rybakina overcame a set and break deficit to win.
  • Match lasted two hours and 33 minutes.
  • Osaka struggled with fatigue after the match.
  • Rybakina hit a total of 15 aces in the match.
  • Gauff advanced to the semi-finals after Bencic withdrew.
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  • 9:15 PMYahoo SportsRybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open
  • 9:15 PMBBC SportRybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open
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Elena Rybakina comes back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in three sets in their Canadian Open quarter-final.

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Elena Rybakina comes back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in three sets in their Canadian Open quarter-final.

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