Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto
Summary
Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the final of the Toronto tennis tournament, where she will face Elena Rybakina. Rybakina came from behind to beat Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the final as well.Key Facts
- Iga Swiatek won against Elina Svitolina in three sets: 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.
- The match was delayed over an hour because of rain.
- This is Swiatek’s first final of the year; her last title was in Seoul nearly a year ago.
- Elena Rybakina beat Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 after losing the first set.
- Rybakina previously came back from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals.
- Rybakina is close to moving up the rankings toward world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
- Svitolina was aiming for her third finals appearance at this level in the season.
- The tournament is played on hard courts in preparation for the upcoming US Open.
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