Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina win to set up clash in Canadian Open quarterfinals
Osaka eliminated local favorite Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals at the Canadian Open on Sunday, setting up a clash between the two players. Rybakina, the world No. 2, battled back from losing the first two sets to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Gauff, ranked fourth, swept aside Alina Korneeva 6-3, 6-1. Rybakina will face Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, who defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
Gauff became the first Canadian Open quarterfinalist since 2023 and will meet Swiss 12th seed Belinda Bencic, who defeated 20th-ranked Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-0. Gauff expressed her satisfaction with her performance, stating that she was proud to have not dropped a set in Canada. Osaka praised Rybakina's attitude and consistency, noting that her sound groundstrokes played a crucial role in her victory.
Bencic's impressive serve statistics contributed to her quick win, and she expressed her surprise at her success against left-handed opponents.
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