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Elina Svitolina news
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The gist
Elina Svitolina lost to Iga Swiatek 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in Toronto semifinal.
Swiatek reaches first final of 2026, ending Svitolina's title hopes.
Background
Svitolina, a Ukrainian tennis player, had a strong run at the Canadian Open in Toronto, reaching the semifinals after a comeback win over Ekaterina Alexandrova. She was seeking her third 1000-level final of the season, having won Rome and finished runner-up in Dubai. However, she faced Iga Swiatek, who had lost to Svitolina twice earlier this year, and Swiatek managed to turn the tables.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Svitolina defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the quarterfinals in a comeback win, lasting 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Aug 12, 2026Svitolina lost to Iga Swiatek in the semifinals 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, in a match delayed by rain.
- Aug 13, 2026Swiatek advanced to the final, where she would face Elena Rybakina for the title.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Iga Swiatek stated, 'Against Elina it's always tough, so I'm happy that I won this one.'
- Analysts
- Analysts noted Swiatek's improvement in the third set, breaking Svitolina to love for a 5-3 lead.