TORONTO — Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has made an impressive stride at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
In an exhilarating match at Sobeys Stadium, the tournament’s second seed triumphed over Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Rybakina showcased her power by serving 11 aces, while Samsonova managed just one during their Round of 16 showdown.
This encounter marked the seventh clash between the two on the WTA Tour, with Samsonova holding a slight edge at 4-3 in their head-to-head record.
Meanwhile, fourth seed Coco Gauff is slated to face off against Alina Korneeca in the following match of the day.
Lastly, Leylah Fernandez from Laval, Quebec—the sole Canadian remaining in the singles tournament—will take on Naomi Osaka in the evening session.
