Swiatek Advances, Osaka Battles, Bouchard Retires in Montreal

At the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal, Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek made a commanding start by defeating Chinese qualifier Guo Hanyu 6-3, 6-1, breaking serve six times to advance to the third round. Japan's four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fought a tough battle against Liudmila Samsonova, saving multiple match points and coming back from a deficit to win 4-6, 7-6, 6-3, marking her first victory over a top-20 player since January after splitting with coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard played her final professional match, losing a hard-fought three-set match to Belinda Bencic, and was honored in an emotional farewell to her hometown fans. Bouchard reflected on her career journey and expressed gratitude for finishing on home soil, despite setbacks from injuries. Meanwhile, Madison Keys began her campaign with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 win over Laura Siegemund. The tournament highlighted both emerging dominance, comebacks, and heartfelt farewells among top women’s tennis players.