Swiatek Dominates Rybakina for First Title of Season in Toronto

Iga Świątek captured her first title of the season, dominating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the WTA Toronto final. The victory marks a significant milestone for the Polish tennis star, who has been seeking a title throughout the year.

Świątek, currently ranked eighth in the world, showcased her prowess against Rybakina, the Australian Open champion and world No. 2. Rybakina appeared fatigued in the final, having played a grueling semifinal that concluded after 1 a.m. against Coco Gauff. This physical toll seemed to affect her performance, as she struggled with unforced errors throughout the match.

The first set saw Rybakina commit 12 unforced errors, with Świątek capitalizing on her opponent's difficulties. While Rybakina's serve, usually a weapon, produced only one ace, Świątek broke her serve again in the second set to take a 3-2 lead. Despite losing the next game, Świątek regained momentum, winning the final three games to secure the championship with a decisive shot.

This win in Canada is particularly important for Świątek as she prepares for the US Open. Returning to the top five rankings will provide a significant boost in confidence as she aims for further success in the upcoming Grand Slam.

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Ribakina je u finalu djelovala iscrpljeno s obzirom da je ostala na terenu do 1 sat ujutro kako bi pobijedila u polufinalu protiv Amerikanke Coco Gauff