Rybakina Advances to Montreal Quarterfinals After Win Over Yastremska

Elena Rybakina, the ninth seed and 2022 Wimbledon champion, edged out Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in a tight three-set match at the Canadian Open in Montreal, with a final score of 5-7, 6-2, 7-5. Despite struggling early with double faults and losing the first set after holding a break lead, Rybakina rallied to take the second set convincingly and clinched the third set after breaking Yastremska twice, saving match points in a dramatic finish. Rybakina will face fellow Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who came from behind to defeat American McCartney Kessler 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, in the round of 16. The win marks an important confidence booster for Rybakina, who has previously faced challenges in closing out matches against top opponents this season. Both Rybakina and Kostyuk have a competitive history, with Rybakina holding two wins in their past three encounters. This quarterfinal matchup highlights a strong showing by Ukrainian players at the event alongside Rybakina's determination to regain form.