The stage is set for the National Bank Open finals in Toronto, as defending champion Jessica Pegula prepares to take on shock finalist Amanda Anisimova. Pegula’s path to the final included a convincing victory over Diana Shnaider, while Anisimova secured her spot with an impressive win over Emma Navarro. Anisimova’s fairytale run has seen her defeat four top-20 players in a row, including the world No 3 Aryna Sabalenka.
Anisimova, currently ranked 132nd in the world, faces a tough challenge against Pegula, who holds a 2-0 career head-to-head record. However, their previous encounter in Charleston earlier this year went to a dramatic third-set tie-break, highlighting the potential for an thrilling contest.
In the men’s final in Montreal, Alexei Popyrin of Australia will clash with the fifth seed Andrey Rublev of Russia. Popyrin ended Sebastian Korda’s eight-match winning streak to reach the final, while Rublev bested Matteo Arnaldi in a convincing fashion.
Tennis fans can watch the women’s final from 11pm on Sky Sports Tennis on Monday night, while the men’s final is scheduled for 12.30am on Tuesday. With Pegula looking to defend her title and Anisimova aiming to continue her remarkable run, both finals promise to be captivating encounters.
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