Swiatek reaches Toronto semifinals after dominant win over Shnaider

Iga Świątek advanced to the semifinals of the Canadian Open in Toronto on Monday, August 10, 2026, with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory over Diana Shnaider. The win, which took just 64 minutes, marked a significant step in the Polish star's quest for her first title of the year and her first WTA final in nearly a year.

Świątek, the world No. 8 and a six-time Grand Slam champion, controlled the match from the outset. She broke Shnaider in the opening game when the Russian sent a backhand long and established a commanding 5-2 lead in the first set. Świątek served out the set in just 31 minutes. She maintained her momentum in the second set, breaking for a 2-1 lead and then again for a 4-1 advantage before closing out the match. Her performance was marked by a strong serve, as she dropped only three points behind her first serve, and effective returning, winning 11 of 16 points on Shnaider's second serve.

The victory set up a semifinal clash with No. 9 seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine on Wednesday. While Świątek holds a 4-3 advantage in their career head-to-head, Svitolina has won both of their meetings this season.

Świątek's strong form in Toronto follows a comeback win in the fourth...