Swiatek ends title drought with Canadian Open win

Iga Swiatek claimed her maiden title of the 2026 season by defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the Canadian Open final held in Toronto. The victory marks an end to a 11-month title drought for the six-time Grand Slam champion and provides her with a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the US Open. Swiatek showcased a dominant performance in Toronto, displaying sharpness and precision throughout the match.

She broke Rybakina early on and maintained her strong form throughout, ultimately completing the match in just over an hour. The two players have faced each other 13 times, and after this meeting, their head-to-head record is now tied. Swiatek expressed that the win holds immense significance for her, stating that the past months had been challenging.

She highlighted her dedication to growing and refining her game despite the numerous opinions expressed about her on social media. On the men's side, Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title in Montreal, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4). Shelton became only the seventh man in the Open Era to secure back-to-back Canadian Open titles, extending his perfect head-to-head record against Nakashima to 6-0.