Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 in the Canadian Open's last 16. Sabalenka recovered from a set down but lost after a double fault served to stay in the match. Cameron Norrie was eliminated by Arthur Fils 6-2 7-6 (10-8), despite saving three match points. In upcoming matches, Alexandrova will face Elina Svitolina and Fils will compete against Rafael Jodar.
- •Sabalenka lost after nearly two and a half hours of play.
- •Norrie saved three match points but was eliminated in a tie-break.
- •Alexandrova will meet Svitolina in the semi-finals.
- •Fils advances to face Jodar after defeating Norrie.
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
- 6:54 AMBBC Sport — Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
"World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
"World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:54 AMSabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 6:54 AMSabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
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