Toronto, Aug 14:
Iga Swiatek finally ends her title drought in emphatic fashion, sweeping Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the Canadian Open and inject timely confidence into her campaign ahead of the US Open. For a six-time Grand Slam champion, the victory is more than another trophy—it is a reminder that her relentless hard-court game remains a formidable force when she finds her rhythm.
Swiatek dominates the final from the outset, exploiting Rybakina’s errors and neutralising the Kazakh’s biggest weapon—her serve. Rybakina, who arrives at the final after three consecutive three-set battles, looks short of her best, while Swiatek stays composed and ruthless. The Pole saves two break points in the opening set, breaks twice and then closes out the second set by winning the final three games.
The timing could hardly be better for Swiatek. The Canadian Open title not only ends her wait for a trophy this season but also lifts her back into the world’s top five. More importantly, it sends a warning ahead of New York: Swiatek is finding her confidence at precisely the moment the season’s final Grand Slam comes into view.