Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek showcased her signature precision at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Wednesday, defeating Chinese qualifier Guo Hanyu 6-3, 6-1 in a commanding display. The Polish world No. 2 broke serve six times, setting up a third-round clash with Germany's Eva Lys.
Meanwhile, Japan's Naomi Osaka delivered a masterclass in resilience, saving three match points against Russia's Liudmila Samsonova. The four-time Grand Slam champion rallied from 5-2 down in a second-set tiebreak to secure a 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3 victory – her first top-20 win since January's Australian Open.
The dramatic match saw Osaka overcome early breaks in both opening sets under the guidance of new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, following her recent split with Patrick Mouratoglou. Her triumph marks a significant milestone in her comeback journey, demonstrating improved mental fortitude against elite competition.
As Asian tennis fans celebrate Osaka's progress, all eyes turn to Thursday's matches where both stars aim to advance further in this crucial US Open preparation event.
