By Afiur
August 14, 2026
Iga SwiatekIga Swiatek claimed her first title of the 2026 season after defeating World No. 2 Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the Canadian Open final.
She made a strong start against reigning Australian Open champion Rybakina.
The Polish World No. 8 continued her dominance in the second set, facing no break points and converting two of her three opportunities to seal victory.
The victory also pushes Swiatek ahead 7-6 in their head-to-head on the WTA Tour.
The title triumph in Toronto marked Swiatek`s 12th WTA 1000 crown, moving her past Aryna Sabalenka (11) for the second-most since the format debuted in 2009.