Elena Rybakina advanced to the National Bank Open final after staging a comeback victory against Coco Gauff. Despite dropping the opening set 7-5, Rybakina dominated the remaining two sets with impressive performances, ultimately prevailing 6-2, 6-2. The match concluded in the early morning hours, with Rybakina recovering from a 2-1 deficit in the second set to win four consecutive games and seize control of the contest.
In the other women’s semifinal, seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek secured her spot in the final by defeating Elina Svitolina. The match, which faced weather-related delays, saw Swiatek claim the first set decisively at 6-3. After Svitolina leveled the match by winning the second set 6-1, Swiatek regained her momentum in the decider, rattling off four straight games to clinch a 6-3 victory and set up a championship matchup against Rybakina.
On the men’s side, defending champion Ben Shelton showcased his dominance by dismantling Learner Tien in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, in just over an hour. Shelton saved break points early in the contest and maintained his composure throughout. His opponent in the final will be fellow American Brandon Nakashima, who defeated Spain’s Rafael Jodar 7-6(3), 6-4 to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 final.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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