Rybakina and Gauff Secure Quarterfinal Berths at National Bank Open
Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff have progressed to the final eight of the National Bank Open in Toronto. Rybakina overcame a third-set deficit against Liudmila Samsonova, while Gauff defeated qualifier Alina Korneeva.
Key takeaways
- Elena Rybakina recovered from a two-break deficit in the third set to defeat Liudmila Samsonova.
- Coco Gauff reached the Canadian Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 without dropping a set.
- Rybakina's match lasted nearly three hours before she secured her spot in the next round.
- Gauff's victory came against Alina Korneeva, a teen qualifier from Russia.
What Happened
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina and fourth-ranked Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA National Bank Open on Sunday. Rybakina secured her position following a competitive three-set match against Russia's Liudmila Samsonova, ending 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. The match lasted two hours and 49 minutes, during which Rybakina recovered from a 0-3 deficit in the deciding set after being down two breaks of serve.
Coco Gauff entered the quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Russian qualifier Alina Korneeva, finishing 6-3, 6-1. This victory marks Gauff's first appearance in the final eight of the Canadian tournament since 2023. Notably, Gauff has not conceded a set throughout the competition this week.
Key Facts
- Elena Rybakina is currently ranked World No. 2.
- The match between Rybakina and Samsonova lasted two hours and 49 minutes.
- Coco Gauff defeated Alina Korneeva 6-3, 6-1.
- Gauff has maintained a perfect set record in the tournament so far.
- The event is being held in Toronto, Canada.
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