Swiatek defeats Rybakina to claim Canadian Open title​

What the report says

Iga Swiatek won the Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday, beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to secure her first title of the season, according to Al Jazeera’s reporting based on Reuters. The victory also marked Swiatek’s first final at the North American hard-court event and came as a timely confidence boost ahead of the US Open.

Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion from Poland, was backed by an enthusiastic crowd that repeatedly chanted her name. The report says she played with strong pace and control, while Rybakina struggled with unforced errors and was unable to make full use of her serve. Swiatek broke her opponent early in both sets and finished the match in just over an hour and a half.

The result ends a title drought for Swiatek and is significant because it comes during a season she has described as challenging, with media scrutiny and changes to her coaching setup. After the match, she said she was proud to stay focused and keep improving despite the difficulties.

Rybakina, who had spent more time on court in earlier rounds, said fatigue affected her performance. The win is expected to lift Swiatek back into the top five of the women’s rankings, adding to her standing as one of the sport’s leading players.