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Swiatek Sinks Svitolina to Set up Rybakina Title Clash in Toronto
Swiatek rallied from a break down in the deciding set and will face Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina for the title, Reuters said.
- On Wednesday, Iga Swiatek rallied to defeat Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the Canadian Open in Toronto, securing her first final appearance this season at the WTA 1000 event.
- Inconsistent season results, including a surprise second-round defeat by compatriot Magda Linette in Miami, prompted Swiatek to replace coach Wim Fissette with Francisco Roig.
- Trailing 3-2 in the deciding set at Sobeys Stadium, Swiatek reeled off the final four games to overcome Svitolina's momentum and claim victory.
- "I knew I had to do everything I could to get my rhythm and my game back," Swiatek told Tennis Channel, emphasizing the challenge of maintaining composure during the match.
- Swiatek will face either Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina in Thursday's final of the WTA 1000 event in Toronto, seeking her first title of 2026.
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Kazakh Elena Rybakina, number 2 in the WTA ranking, and Polish Iga Swiatek, number 8, surpassed the semifinals and will contest the trophy in this Thursday's definition
·Vicente López, Argentina
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Iga Swiatek spread Elina Svitolina (6-3, 1-6, 6-3) and won her ticket to the Toronto final. Former N.1 will have the opportunity to end her long period of food shortages by facing Elena Rybakina.
·Paris, France
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Canadian Open 2026 — Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach first final of season
Iga Swiatek rallied from a break down in the deciding set to beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, securing her place in a final for the first time this season at the U.S. Open tune-up event in Toronto.
·Chennai, India
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Total News Sources46
Leaning Left10Leaning Right6Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 36%
R 24%
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