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Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from the Cincinnati quarterfinals with a heel injury, raising concerns about the world No. 2's fitness ahead of the US Open. Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals and will face Jessica Pegula, who battled past Amanda Anisimova in three sets.
Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the season with a straight-sets victory over Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final, despite feeling 'angry' over media criticism. The win propels her back into the WTA top 5 as she builds momentum for the US Open.
Iga Swiatek beat Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in Toronto to reach her first final of the season, where she will face Elena Rybakina, who ousted Coco Gauff in three sets. Both players overcame tricky semifinal tests to set up an intriguing title match on Thursday.
Elena Rybakina overturned a one-set deficit to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in the Canada Open quarterfinals, advancing to a semifinal clash with Coco Gauff, who moved on after Belinda Bencic withdrew injured.
