Multiple Top Seeds Exit, Osaka Advances Canadian Open Quarterfinals

At the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal, Wimbledon champion and second seed Iga Swiatek was upset in the fourth round by 19th-ranked Dane Clara Tauson, with a score of 7-6 (7/1), 6-3. Tauson, who avenged a previous loss to Swiatek at Wimbledon, credited her victory to increased confidence and composure during key points. Tauson advanced to face Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the quarterfinals, after Keys saved two match points in a tough three-set win. Meanwhile, former world number one Naomi Osaka cruised into the quarterfinals with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 victory over Anastasija Sevastova, marking her first quarterfinal at a WTA 1000 or Grand Slam level since early 2024. The tournament has seen several top seeds eliminated early, including Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Mirra Andreeva, highlighting a competitive and unpredictable field ahead of the US Open. Both Swiatek and Gauff are expected to use the experience to fine-tune their games for the upcoming Grand Slam event.