World

Rybakina defeats Osaka to reach Toronto semi-finals

Elena Rybakina came back from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka and advance to the semi-finals at the Canadian Open.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Updated: 12 Aug 2026, 14:49AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

Rybakina defeats Osaka to reach Toronto semi-finals — Photo: Bo Mertz · Flickr · BY-SA

Elena Rybakina, ranked number two in the world, overcame four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match at the Canadian Open. After losing the first set 4-6, Rybakina fought back to win the next two sets with a score of 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.

Rybakina successfully fired 13 aces during the match, securing her spot in the semi-finals where she is set to face Coco Gauff for a chance to compete in the final.

This item was written by an AI system on the basis of the headlines and short teasers of the independently operating newsrooms named below. We disclose this under Art. 50(4), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act). Before publication we check origin and verifiability — anything that appears in only one place is not published — as well as language, substance and legally sensitive content. No separate substantive review of each individual item by a natural person takes place; we therefore do not rely on the exemption in Art. 50(4), second subparagraph, of the AI Act. Editorial responsibility for this publication rests with the person named in the imprint (§ 18 Abs. 2 MStV). Please report errors to [email protected] — we will correct or remove the item. Full reports are available from the sources listed.