World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was eliminated from the Canadian Open in the quarter-finals by Russia’s Andrey Rublev. In a match that faced multiple rain delays, Rublev emerged victorious with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 win over the top-seeded Italian in Montreal. Sinner, who struggled with a right hip injury throughout the match, often massaged the area during play, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the US Open, which begins in just two weeks. Rublev, who expressed admiration for Sinner’s performance over the past two years, said, “It was a really great match of mine. Jannik is an amazing player, and I was just hoping I would be able to fight with him.”
Rublev Advances to Face Arnaldi
Earlier in the day, Sinner had defeated Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 6-4, 6-3, while Rublev overcame American qualifier Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-2. With this victory, Rublev advances to the semi-finals, where he will face Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-5.
Pegula and Anisimova Shine in Toronto
In Toronto, the women’s tournament saw defending champion Jessica Pegula advance to the semi-finals with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over fellow American Peyton Stearns. Pegula is set to face Diana Shnaider, who won a three-set battle against Liudmila Samsonova, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Meanwhile, Amanda Anisimova continued her impressive run by upsetting Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory. Anisimova, who returned to tennis at the end of 2023 after a nine-month break due to mental health issues, will compete against Emma Navarro in the semi-finals. Navarro secured her spot by defeating Taylor Townsend 6-3, 7-6 (7-5).
Looking Ahead to the US Open
With the US Open commencing on August 26 in New York, players are eager to finalize their preparations and address any lingering concerns, particularly Sinner, who hopes to recover from his hip issue in time for the season’s final Grand Slam. The Canadian Open continues to provide thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion.
