Iga Swiatek has claimed her first title of the season, defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The Polish player gained an early advantage in the first set after Rybakina committed back-to-back double faults, giving Swiatek the break point she needed. Swiatek continued her impressive form from earlier in the tournament, taking the opening set with ease.
Rybakina struggled with unforced errors, which cost her another break in the second set, as she missed two backhands. Although Rybakina managed to save one championship point, Swiatek capitalized on her second opportunity to secure her first title since last September. In her post-match speech, Swiatek dedicated her victory to those facing unfair judgment and hate, urging them to stay focused and keep moving forward. Meanwhile, in the men's draw, American Ben Shelton successfully defended his title, defeating compatriot Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) in Montreal.
Shelton's impressive performance saw him drop no sets throughout the tournament, making him the fourth man this century to achieve back-to-back wins at the event. He credited his success to his hard work and mental toughness, which enabled him to stay focused throughout the tournament.