Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advances to National Bank Open quarterfinal
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open tennis tournament. The 28-year-old, the event's second seed, defeated Russian player Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Round of 16 match on Sunday at Sobeys Stadium. Rybakina's victory saw her hitting 11 aces to Samsonova's one. This marks the seventh time Rybakina and Samsonova have faced each other in WTA Tour action, with Samsonova boasting a 4-3 career edge.
Fourth seed Coco Gauff was scheduled to play Alina Korneeca in the next day's match. Canadian players Leylah Fernandez and Naomi Osaka are also set to compete later in the evening. The Canadian Press reported on August 9, 2026.
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