Polish tennis star defeats Rybakina in Toronto final

Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year by defeating Elena Rybakina in the WTA 1000 tournament final held in Toronto, Canada. Swiatek secured a convincing victory with a score of 6-2, 6-3, marking a significant achievement after a season where she had not previously reached a final in 2026.

Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion and world number two, appeared fatigued during the match. She struggled from the outset, losing her serve in the opening game and committing several double faults. Swiatek, conversely, maintained a strong and consistent performance on her serve throughout the contest.

In the second set, Swiatek maintained her dominance, facing minimal threats to her serve. The decisive win not only earns Swiatek the Toronto title but also propels the 25-year-old Polish star back into the top five, reaching the world number five ranking, according to AFP.

This victory adds another significant title to Swiatek's impressive career record, which includes six Grand Slam titles. Her performance in Toronto demonstrates her return to top form, setting a positive tone for her upcoming tournaments.