Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title
Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year after beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3.
Former world number one Iga Swiatek claimed her maiden title of the year, defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the WTA 1000 final in Toronto. The Polish player, who had not reached a final in 2026 and lost her Wimbledon title defence in the third round, dominated the match from start to finish. Swiatek's victory will propel her back into the top five rankings as the US Open looms.
The 25-year-old addressed the doubters who have made her 2026 a tough year on court, expressing her gratitude for the support she received. Rybakina, who had just won her semi-final against Coco Gauff, started slowly, handing Swiatek a break in the first game. However, she managed to hold her two subsequent service games and break Swiatek's serve in the sixth.
Despite failing to convert two break points in the sixth game, Swiatek capitalized on Rybakina's mistakes, breaking her again for a 5-2 lead and securing the opening set after less than 20 minutes.
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