Swiatek into First Final of Her 'Toughest Season'
Poland's Iga Swiatek secured her first WTA final since winning Cincinnati in August last year, defeating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in a three-set thriller at the Canadian Open semi-finals. Swiatek's victory over Svitolina, who was attempting a comeback from behind, came through an impressive 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 scoreline.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion stated: 'It hasn’t been an easy season, probably the toughest one in my life.' This Canadian Open run has provided a much-needed boost to Swiatek's morale and belief. The final will see her face Kazakhstan’s world No. 2 Elena Rybakina after she defeated American Coco Gauff in a dramatic three-set match.
Eugenie Bouchard’s Return
Former junior sensation Eugenie Bouchard also made headlines by upsetting fourth-seeded Ashleigh Barty, ending the Australian's Canadian Open quest. Bouchard has won 50% of her matches after returning to professional tennis this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the final scheduled?
The Canadian Open final is set for Friday evening in Toronto.
How many finals has Swiatek won before this season?
This is Iga Swiatek's first WTA final of the year, marking a significant turnaround after struggling through numerous semi-finals without reaching a final since August last year.