Sabalenka seeks bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka begins her North American hard court season at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. The world number one is looking to recover after being eliminated in the round of 16 at Wimbledon, where she faced Naomi Osaka. With her ranking at stake, Sabalenka aims to extend her impressive record of 23 wins in 24 hard court matches this year. She must reach at least the round of 16 to maintain her position atop the rankings, as Elena Rybakina could overtake her by winning the tournament. Sabalenka's draw includes notable players like Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek, who are also looking to regain their form after disappointing performances in recent tournaments.
- •Sabalenka aims to recover from her Wimbledon round of 16 exit.
- •She has a record of 23 wins in 24 hard court matches this year.
- •Failing to reach the round of 16 could cost her the world number one ranking.
- •The tournament draw includes Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula.
- •Tennis action begins as the tournament is set to start on Sunday.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
"Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking will be on the line at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, where the Belarusian star aims to extend her hard court dominance in the build up to her US Open title defense.Former world number one Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, will be aiming to regroup after slumping to a third-round defeat at Wimbledon.
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