Toronto hosted a blockbuster day of women’s tennis as the Round of 32 at the 2025 National Bank Open delivered top-tier performances, upsets, and comebacks. Former champions, rising stars, and Grand Slam winners lit up the courts as they battled for a place in the next round.
Let’s break down all the key match results from the R32 in the Women’s Singles draw:
🔹 Naomi Osaka Outclasses Ostapenko in Style
Back in top form, Naomi Osaka displayed her vintage power and precision, sweeping aside Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4. The Japanese star controlled both sets with aggressive returns and sharp movement, reminding fans why she’s a four-time Grand Slam champion.
Result: Naomi Osaka def. Jelena Ostapenko – 6-2, 6-4
🔹 Stunning Upset: Anastasija Sevastova Shocks No. 3 Pegula
One of the biggest surprises of the day came when unseeded Latvian Anastasija Sevastova pulled off a thrilling three-set win over world No. 3 Jessica Pegula. Pegula started strong but couldn’t hold off the Latvian’s momentum as she fell 6-3, 4-6, 1-6.
Result: Anastasija Sevastova def. Jessica Pegula – 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
🔹 Swiatek Cruises Past Lys With Dominance
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek had no trouble against Germany’s Eva Lys, breezing through the match with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 victory. Swiatek showed off her signature footwork and heavy topspin, never allowing Lys into the contest.
Result: Iga Swiatek def. Eva Lys – 6-2, 6-2
🔹 Anisimova Dismantles Raducanu
American Amanda Anisimova looked sharp and composed in her straight-sets win over former US Open champ Emma Raducanu, winning 6-2, 6-1. Anisimova’s aggressive baseline play was too much for Raducanu, who struggled to find rhythm.
Result: Amanda Anisimova def. Emma Raducanu – 6-2, 6-1
🔹 Clara Tauson Powers Past Starodubtseva
Denmark’s Clara Tauson put in a dominant performance against Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva, winning 6-3, 6-0. Tauson’s strong serve and consistent hitting saw her through in under an hour.
Result: Clara Tauson def. Yuliia Starodubtseva – 6-3, 6-0
🔹 Madison Keys Battles Past McNally in All-American Clash
In an intense three-setter, Madison Keys came from a set down to defeat fellow American Caty McNally 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Keys found her rhythm in the second set and overpowered McNally with blistering groundstrokes.
Result: Madison Keys def. Caty McNally – 2-6, 6-3, 6-3
🔹 Karolina Muchova Edges Bencic in Three-Set Thriller
Czech star Karolina Muchova came through a tense match against Swiss ace Belinda Bencic, recovering from a tight first-set tiebreak to win 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3. Muchova’s consistency under pressure made the difference.
Result: Karolina Muchova def. Belinda Bencic – 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3
🔹 Svitolina Too Strong for Kalinskaya
Ukrainian veteran Elina Svitolina made light work of Anna Kalinskaya, securing a 6-1, 6-1 victory with relentless baseline play and smart court coverage.
Result: Elina Svitolina def. Anna Kalinskaya – 6-1, 6-1
🎾 What’s Ahead in Toronto
With top players like Swiatek, Osaka, and Muchova moving ahead, the competition only gets fiercer as the Round of 16 unfolds. Keep an eye on TennisNowCanada.com for full match recaps, player interviews, and Canadian tennis updates!
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