Naomi Osaka delivered a commanding performance in Montreal, overpowering Anastasija Sevastova in just 49 minutes to reach the quarter-finals at the Canadian Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion surged ahead after losing only one service game early, winning eleven consecutive games to seal the victory.

Osaka’s resurgence has coincided with her collaboration with Tomasz Wiktorowski, former coach of Iga Swiatek, following her recent split from Patrick Mouratoglou. Former world No. 4 and coach Brad Gilbert noted her improved form on Twitter, stating, “Interesting best Double Osaka has looked for a while with Iga Pop (Iga Swiatek) old coach.”

In her post-match press conference, Osaka reflected on her current goals, saying, “It’s weird. I talked to my dad, and he said, like, Just being healthy and happy is a form of success. But yeah, I mean, definitely, of course I would want to win Slams, of course I would want to be in the top 10, but I think I need to pace myself and go for the mini goals, and they’ll eventually turn into the big goals.” She views reaching the quarter-finals as a step toward deeper runs in tournaments.

Starting the event ranked 49th, Osaka’s win earned her 215 ranking points and a climb to 34th in the live rankings. This boost enhances her chances of being seeded at the upcoming US Open. She is set to face world No. 13 Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals, with a win potentially pushing her into the top 30.

Svitolina, who advanced by defeating Amanda Anisimova, acknowledged the challenge ahead: “Another big striker. It was a good practice for me today to play against Amanda. For now it’s all about recovery, resting my mind and body, and being ready for a big battle.” She praised her own performance and physical readiness against Anisimova, underscoring the demanding nature of their impending match.

Osaka’s decisive victory in Montreal underscores her steady return to form as she navigates the path back up the rankings and towards contention in major events.

In a commanding performance at the 2025 Canadian Open in Montreal, world No. 19 Clara Tauson defeated No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 7-6(1), 6-3 in the fourth round of the WTA 1000 event. Tauson’s victory ended Swiatek’s nine-match winning streak, which included her recent Wimbledon title run.

This win marked Tauson’s fifth career victory over a top 10 opponent and her second of 2025 against a top-five player, having previously defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai. By overcoming both Sabalenka and Swiatek this year, Tauson joined Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, Coco Gauff, and Jelena Ostapenko as the only players to have defeated these two elite competitors in 2025.

Reflecting on her win during the on-court interview, Tauson said, “Unreal. Totally unreal.” She described her approach amidst challenging windy conditions: “I really tried my best to keep my head cool and keep working, even though I got broken in the second set. I was feeling confident and I’m really happy about the win.”

Tauson acknowledged Swiatek’s resilience, adding, “I just felt like after I won the first set that I needed to continue, because I know she’s never going to give up, and she’s going to come out firing no matter what.” She highlighted the motivation of avenging her recent Wimbledon defeat to Swiatek: “Getting a win against her after losing to her in Wimbledon and a couple of weeks ago is obviously nice, because I was not feeling great in that match, and I felt like I was playing some good tennis in Wimbledon.”

Her impressive run in Canada raised Tauson’s projected WTA ranking to a career-high No. 17. The 22-year-old will face world No. 8 and Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the quarter-finals as she pursues her fourth career title, aiming to surpass her three prior WTA 250 tournament victories.

Ben Shelton marked a significant career milestone with his 100th tour-level victory after a hard-fought win over Flavio Cobolli in the fourth round of the Toronto Masters 1000. The 22-year-old American, who has surged into the ATP Top 10 earlier this season, defeated Cobolli 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(1) in a match lasting two hours and 24 minutes.

Shelton’s journey to 100 wins is notable as he becomes the fourth man born since 2002 to achieve this mark and the first U.S. man from that generation to do so. Almost half of his wins have come within the last year, highlighting his rapid progress on the ATP Tour.

The match began with Shelton taking the first set in 51 minutes, but Cobolli fought back to even the match by breaking serve in the second set. In the deciding set, Cobolli gained a 5-3 lead and even served for the match at 5-4. However, Shelton mounted a comeback, winning the next three games to secure a 6-5 lead and eventually dominating the tie-break.

Reflecting on the victory, Shelton said, “Tonight was a long way back with Flavio serving for the match. I’m really happy with this win. It was a fight ’til the end. A really difficult match, and I’m pretty tired right now, but I’m glad we gave you guys a bit of a show.”

This victory advances Shelton to his fourth Masters 1000 quarterfinal, a level where he has yet to move beyond. His previous Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearances were in Shanghai (2023), Cincinnati (2024), and Indian Wells (2025). Next up for Shelton is a match against Alex de Minaur, who earlier defeated Frances Tiafoe.

Shelton’s steady climb and resilience make him a rising contender on the tour, and his ongoing performances at high-tier events underscore his growing stature in men’s tennis.