World No. 1 Jannik Sinner displayed remarkable form as he swept past Alejandro Tabilo to reach the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open in Montreal. The Italian, aiming for his fifth title of the season, secured a convincing victory in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Sinner’s next challenge will be against fifth-seed Andrey Rublev, who defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-2. Reflecting on the match, Sinner noted the challenges posed by Tabilo’s powerful left-handed play and emphasized the importance of staying focused as he prepares for the next round.
Amanda Anisimova Upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Toronto
In Toronto, Amanda Anisimova caused a major upset by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the Canadian Open, 6-3, 6-4. Sabalenka, ranked world No. 3, has struggled to find her form on hard courts after pulling out of Wimbledon and Berlin due to a shoulder injury. Anisimova’s victory marks her first top-10 win in nearly two years. She saved five break points in the first set and finished strong, winning five consecutive points to close out the match. Anisimova will face 11th seed Emma Navarro in the semi-finals.
Tournament Highlights and Upcoming Matches
The women’s draw saw several surprises, including top-seed Coco Gauff’s defeat by Diana Shnaider in the last 16. The semi-finals will see the winner between Amanda Anisimova and Emma Navarro facing either Jessica Pegula, Peyton Stearns, Liudmila Samsonova, or Diana Shnaider, who are scheduled to play later on Saturday. This shake-up in the draw has opened the field for potential newcomers to advance to the final.
Other Men’s Draw Highlights
In other men’s action, second-seed Alexander Zverev overcame Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6(5), showcasing his resilience and experience. Meanwhile, Sebastian Korda continued his impressive form by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6(4). Korda, fresh off his Citi Open triumph, is proving to be a formidable opponent as he advances further in the tournament. With Sinner, Rublev, Zverev, and Korda in strong form, the men’s competition promises exciting matches ahead.
