Canadian doubles ace Gabriela Dabrowski reflects on season of adversity, success

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Dabrowski faced a challenging start, suffering a plantar fascia tear in her left foot during the United Cup in Australia last December. The injury forced her withdrawal from the tournament and limited her initial play with her new partner Luisa Stefani. Dabrowski and her former partner Erin Routliffe had split at the end of the previous season, but their reunion proved fruitful.

The world No. 3 credits their strong friendship and shared on-court style for the success of their partnership. Both value aggressive serving, net play, and creativity, allowing them to play their preferred style. Their partnership paid off early in the Australian Open, as they reached the semifinals.

Despite ongoing foot injuries, Dabrowski persevered, returning to full strength after a cortisone injection. The duo continued to achieve impressive results, including a semifinal appearance at the French Open and the finals at Wimbledon. They also won three consecutive titles in Sao Paulo, Beijing, and Wuhan.

After a tough U.S. Open semifinal loss, Dabrowski and Stefani rebounded, winning six titles in 2026 and securing Dabrowski's career-high No. 2 ranking on the WTA doubles rankings. The pair remains committed to their charitable efforts, raising money for domestic violence prevention in India and sub-Saharan Africa, with Dabrowski donating $20 for each win in 2026.