Swiatek defeats Rybakina to claim Canadian Open title​

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek defeats Elena Rybakina in Toronto to claim the WTA Canadian Open title.Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the ⁠season with a swift ⁠6-2 6-3 win against Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final, giving the Pole a confidence boost heading into the US Open.It was Swiatek’s first final at ⁠the US Open tune-up event, and the six-times Grand Slam champion enjoyed the Toronto crowd chanting “Iga! Iga!” throughout the match on Thursday on her way to victory, with a few Polish flags in the crowd.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Prichard Colon dies from boxing injury that resulted in 221-day comalist 2 of 4Pro-Palestine football fans lament West Ham for signing Manor Solomonlist 3 of 4South Korea players want K League season change due to ‘worsening climate’list 4 of 4Ex-Real coach Arbeloa sent off while his Fulham team walk off in Malagaend of listBut Swiatek ⁠told Canadian network Sportsnet that she felt angry after the win, having faced criticism from media back home amid an inconsistent season that has seen her fail to advance beyond the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam and replace her coach.“I th...