The National Bank Open 2025 in Toronto saw high drama and stellar performances in the Round of 64 on the women’s side, with big names like Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Raducanu lighting up the hard courts. Canadian fans were treated to intense battles and emotional moments as stars clashed for a place in the Round of 32.
🎾 Naomi Osaka Shocks 13th Seed Samsonova in 3-Set Thriller
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka pulled off one of the day’s biggest upsets, defeating 13th seed Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6(6)-7, 6-3. Osaka showcased vintage form with powerful serving and clutch baseline play to close out a high-quality match that lasted over two hours.
🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek Makes a Statement with Commanding Win
Second seed Iga Swiatek made light work of China’s Hanyu Guo, cruising to a 6-3, 6-1 victory. The Polish star showed precision and control, sending a clear message to the rest of the field that she’s in top form on Canadian soil.
💥 Pegula Overpowers Sakkari in Tight Sets
In a battle of Top 10 contenders, third seed Jessica Pegula from the USA outplayed Maria Sakkari of Greece 7-5, 6-4. Pegula’s clean ball-striking and composure under pressure were key to her advancing in straight sets.
🇨🇦 Bouchard Bows Out in Tight 3-Setter
Canadian wild card Eugenie Bouchard put up a strong fight against 17th seed Belinda Bencic, taking the second set before ultimately falling 2-6, 6-3, 4-6. The crowd appreciated Bouchard’s resilience, but Bencic’s experience proved decisive.
⭐ Other Key Results from Women’s R64
- 🇺🇦 Elina Svitolina handled Kamilla Rakhimova 7-5, 6-2 with sharp angles and consistent depth.
- 🇺🇸 Madison Keys, seeded sixth, dominated Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-1.
- 🇬🇧 Emma Raducanu looked sharp in her 6-2, 6-4 win over Peyton Stearns, showcasing clean groundstrokes and aggressive returns.
- 🇩🇰 Clara Tauson defeated Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti with ease: 6-1, 6-2.
- 🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova overcame a strong challenge from Lulu Sun to win 6-4, 7-6(5).
🔄 Three-Set Battles and Notable Upsets
- 🇱🇻 Anastasija Sevastova edged past Poland’s Magda Linette 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a gritty encounter.
- 🇷🇺 Anna Kalinskaya staged a comeback to upset 19th seed Elise Mertens 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
- 🇩🇪 Eva Lys surprised 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova with a confident 6-3, 6-4 win.
- 🇺🇸 Maria Kessler beat Australia’s Maya Joint 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
- 🇨🇿 Karolina Muchova downed Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic 7-5, 7-5 in a back-and-forth battle.
🌟 Rising Stars Shine Bright
- 🇺🇸 Caty McNally delivered a clinical performance against Rebecca Sramkova, winning 6-2, 6-2.
- 🇺🇦 Yuliia Starodubtseva dismantled Poland’s Magdalena Frech 6-1, 6-1, advancing impressively to the next round.
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