Elena Rybakina News

Advances in Cincinnati Rybakina won 6-3, 6-4 over Taylor Townsend in the second round of Cincinnati on Sunday.

Impact Fresh off a runner-up finish in Toronto a few days ago, Rybakina maintained her momentum as she topped the No. 94-ranked American in straight sets after one hour and 19 minutes on court. The No. 2 seed won 69% of service points and 40% of return points in the comfortable win. Rybakina will play No. 41-ranked Magdalena Frech (3-0 H2H) in the third round.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Hateful & shameful" - Chris Evert strongly defends Iga Swiatek as Pole hits back at critics after Canadian Open win Emotions took over Iga Swiatek the moment she drubbed World No. 2 Elena Rybakina for the Canadian Open title, her first piece of silverware this year.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rankings Watch: Swiatek returns to Top 5, Rybakina narrows gap to No. 1 Toronto champion Iga Swiatek returns to the Top 5 after a four-week absence in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Toronto run...

2 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Deadspin | WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek tops Elena Rybakina for first title of '26 Deadspin | WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek tops Elena Rybakina for first title of '26

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Despite falling short in final, Rybakina sees progress in Toronto Elena Rybakina had little left by the Toronto final, but four three-set wins and 685 minutes on court gave her plenty to take from the week.

3 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

"The schedule screwed Elena Rybakina" - Fans accuse Canadian Open of poor management after Iga Swiatek loss in final Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek faced off against each other in the finals of the Canadian Open on Thursday, August 13.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Iga Swiatek wins first title of season, beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto Deadspin | Iga Swiatek wins first title of season, beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto for first title of '26 Deadspin | WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto for first title of '26

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Swiatek ends yearlong title drought in Toronto after sweeping past Rybakina Swiatek snapped a yearlong title drought in Toronto, sweeping past Elena Rybakina to secure her first tournament victory of the season. The...

3 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Makes fourth final of season Rybakina won 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 over Coco Gauff in the semifinals of Toronto on Wednesday.

Impact Rybakina rallied from a set down for the second match in a row as she topped the No. 4-ranked American in three sets across two hours on court to reach her fourth final of 2026. The 27-year-old Kazakh is 2-1 in finals so far this year, and 13-11 overall in her career. Rybakina will No. 8-ranked Iga Swiatek (6-6 H2H) in this final matchup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction and betting tips | Canadian Open 2026 Final Fixture: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

By the Numbers: Rybakina claims tour-leading 26th hardcourt win to reach final Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff and advance to her first National Bank Open final in Toronto. The Kazakh will...

4 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Deadspin | Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for Toronto title Deadspin | Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for Toronto title

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Elena Rybakina vs. Iga Swiatek: What to know about the Toronto final World No. 2 Elena Rybakina and No. 8 Iga Swiatek will meet for the 13th time in their careers, seeking the title at the National Bank Open i...

4 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Rybakina beats Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the National Bank Open final

Second-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan beat fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 early Thursday to reach the National Bank Open final

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Live updates: Toronto semifinals to begin not before 8 p.m. Due to weather in the area, the National Bank Open semifinals in Toronto will not begin until 8 p.m. at the earliest. Iga Swiatek will first...

4 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Elena Rybakina vs Coco Gauff preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Canadian Open 2026 Fixture: (2) Elena Rybakina vs (4) Coco Gauff

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rybakina shows champion's grit in comeback win over Osaka; reaches Toronto semis Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down and came back from multiple deficits to outlast Naomi Osaka in three sets and reach the Toronto semif...

5 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Toronto semifinals: Gauff, Rybakina. Who prevails in a match four years in the making? The final four is set in Toronto. Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina share the court for the third time this season while Coco Gauff and Elena...

5 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Down but never out: Elena Rybakina prevails over Naomi Osaka at National Bank Open In a first meeting that turned into an instant classic, Elena Rybakina came from behind in epic fashion to defeat Naomi Osaka in the Nationa...

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Battles to reach Toronto semifinals Rybakina won 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 over Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals of Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact In this first-ever matchup between the two major champions, Rybakina outlasted her No. 13-ranked counterpart in a thrilling comeback win that spanned two hour sand 34 minutes. If the No. 2-ranked Kazakh is able to take the title in Toronto, she will be right on the edge of overtaking Aryna Sabalenka for the No. 1 ranking. Rybakina will play No. 4 seed Coco Gauff (0-1 H2H) in the semis.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bencic withdraws from Toronto quarterfinal with injury; Gauff advances to final 4 Belinda Bencic withdrew ahead of her National Bank Open quarterfinal on Tuesday due to an injury, sending Coco Gauff directly into the semif...

5 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Cincinnati draw: Sabalenka, Gauff, Andreeva, Svitolina, Osaka lead top half In Cincinnati, 10 Grand Slam champions and five past winners of the event will compete, headlined by Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessic...

5 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Deadspin | Top seeds Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff advance to Toronto QFs Deadspin | Top seeds Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff advance to Toronto QFs

AUGUST 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rallies to reach Toronto quarters Rybakina won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 over Liudmila Samsonova in the fourth round of Toronto on Sunday.

Impact Rybakina rallied from 3-0 down in the third set as she knocked out the No. 55-ranked Russian in a lengthy three-setter to move into the quarterfinals. The 27-year-old Kazakh is 0-2 in her last two quarterfinal showings. Rybakina will play either No. 11 seed Naomi Osaka or No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez (3-2 H2H) next.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Rybakina beats Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the National Bank Open final