Aryna Sabalenka put in a commendable performance as she secured her spot in the quarter-finals of the National Bank Open in Toronto after a commanding straight-sets win over British No 1 Katie Boulter. In a highly competitive match, Boulter was unable to capitalize on any of the eight break points she engineered, while Sabalenka efficiently converted all three of hers to seal the victory with a score of 6-3, 6-3. This formidable win sees Sabalenka progress to the next stage of the tournament, where she is set to face off against Amanda Anisimova. Notably, the last eight of the tournament features a strong American contingent, with defending champion Jessica Pegula, Peyton Stearns, Emma Navarro, and Taylor Townsend also advancing.
Meanwhile, top seed Coco Gauff faced an unexpected setback, suffering a surprising defeat at the hands of Diana Shnaider. Shnaider’s exceptional performance saw her secure her first-ever career win over a top-10 player, as she triumphed over Gauff with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-1. Up next, Shnaider is scheduled to take on last year’s runner-up, Liudmila Samsonova, in what promises to be an intriguing quarter-final clash in Canada.
As for Gauff, while the disappointment of this result may linger, she is poised to make a swift return to action at the Cincinnati Open next week, where she will aim to replicate her previous success by clinching the title for the second consecutive year. Following this, Gauff will shift her focus to the highly anticipated task of defending her US Open title, with the tournament set to commence on August 26.
World of sports 
Leave a comment