Swiatek faces Rybakina in Canadian Open final after tough semi-finals

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Swiatek faces Rybakina in Canadian Open final after tough semi-finals
Summary

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina advance to the Canadian Open final after winning their semi-finals in three sets. Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, marking her first WTA final of the season. Rybakina overcame Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, securing a spot in her first final of the year. This matchup will be their 13th professional meeting, with both players having won six matches each previously. The final is set for Friday in Toronto.

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  • Swiatek's last final was in Cincinnati 12 months ago.
  • Rybakina came back from a set down in her semi-final.
  • The final marks their 13th career meeting.
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  • 7:24 AMYahoo SportsSwiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'
  • 7:24 AMBBC SportSwiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'
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Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.

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Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.

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