Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'
Summary
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina won their semi-final matches to reach the Canadian Open tennis final. Swiatek, who is having a difficult season, won her first final since last year, while Rybakina came from behind to secure her spot against Coco Gauff.Key Facts
- Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in the Canadian Open semi-final.
- This is Swiatek’s first final appearance this season and her first since winning Cincinnati last year.
- Elena Rybakina beat Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the final.
- Rybakina is the world number two and the Australian Open champion.
- Swiatek and Rybakina have played 12 times before, each winning six matches.
- The final match will be their 13th professional meeting.
- In the men’s Canadian Open, Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima won their semi-finals and will play in the final.
- Nakashima could win his first Masters 1,000 title, while Shelton aims to defend his title and win his seventh tournament.
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