Canadian Open Toronto WTA Day Four Round-Up | Alex Eala extends hot streak as Andreeva and Osaka impress
WTAThursday, 06 August 2026 at 12:02
The second-round action in Toronto featured several of the tournament’s biggest names, with Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez all advancing in straight sets, while Alexandra Eala continued her impressive hard-court form with another convincing victory. Elena Rybakina also came through one of the toughest matches of the day, surviving a three-set battle against Daria Kasatkina.
The standout performance belonged to Mirra Andreeva, who dismantled Karolína Plíšková in just over an hour to continue her remarkable season. With multiple top seeds moving safely into the third round and a few experienced names falling early, the Toronto draw is beginning to take shape around the tournament’s leading contenders.
Bencic cruises past Stephens in Toronto opener
Belinda Bencic def. Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-1
Bencic made a confident start to her Toronto campaign with a commanding straight-sets victory over former US Open champion Stephens. The Swiss controlled the match from the baseline from the opening games, using her timing and depth to keep Stephens under constant pressure and prevent the American from finding any rhythm on serve.
After taking the opening set 6-3, Bencic completely took over the contest in the second, winning six of the final seven games and repeatedly exposing Stephens’ inconsistency in the longer exchanges. The former Olympic champion looked sharp throughout and advanced comfortably into the third round with one of the most convincing performances of the day.
Belinda Bencic smiles on court.
Rybakina survives Kasatkina battle to reach third round
Elena Rybakina def. Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
Rybakina was forced to work hard for her place in the third round, overcoming Kasatkina in a high-quality three-set battle. The Kazakh struck the ball cleanly throughout the opening set and looked on course for a routine victory after taking the opener 6-3 and moving into a strong position in the second.
Kasatkina responded with her trademark resilience, extending rallies and drawing errors from Rybakina to steal the second set 7-5 and force a decider. The final set remained tightly contested, but Rybakina’s superior power proved decisive in the closing stages as she found the crucial break and held her nerve to complete an important victory over one of the tour’s most difficult tactical opponents.
Andreeva demolishes Pliskova with ruthless display
Mirra Andreeva def. Karolína Plíšková 6-0, 6-2
Andreeva produced one of the most dominant performances of the tournament so far, overwhelming Plíšková in a one-sided second-round encounter. The teenage star was relentless from the opening point, winning the first six games in rapid fashion and repeatedly breaking the Czech’s serve with aggressive returning and excellent court coverage.
Plíšková briefly showed signs of resistance early in the second set, but Andreeva never allowed the match to become competitive. The world No. 7 dictated the rallies from both wings, conceded very few free points, and closed out the victory in just over an hour. It was another emphatic statement from the Russian, who continues to establish herself as one of the most dangerous players on the WTA Tour this season.
Gauff overcomes late resistance from Day
Coco Gauff def. Kayla Day 6-2, 7-5
Gauff advanced safely into the third round, but not before being tested by fellow American Day in the closing stages of the match. The world No. 2 was clearly the stronger player for much of the contest, breaking early in the opening set and controlling the baseline exchanges to take the opener 6-2 with authority.
The second set became more complicated as Day began serving more effectively and forcing Gauff into longer rallies. The American qualifier stayed level deep into the set and threatened to push the match further, but Gauff raised her level at exactly the right moment, finding the late break and serving out the victory 7-5 to continue her Toronto campaign without needing a deciding set.
Osaka continues strong Toronto run against Udvardy
Naomi Osaka def. Panna Udvardy 6-2, 6-4
Osaka continued her encouraging hard-court form with a composed straight-sets victory over Udvardy. The four-time Grand Slam champion controlled the first set with aggressive returning and powerful baseline hitting, breaking repeatedly and taking the opener 6-2 without facing sustained pressure on serve.
Udvardy made the second set far more competitive and stayed within reach through much of the contest, but Osaka remained the more dangerous player whenever the rallies shortened. The Japanese star found the decisive break late in the set and closed out the match with confidence, extending her strong run in Toronto and reinforcing the impression that her level is steadily rising heading into the North American swing.
Fernandez dominates Zarazua in front of home crowd
Leylah Fernandez def. Renata Zarazua 6-2, 6-2
Fernandez delivered one of her cleanest performances of the tournament, defeating Zarazua in straight sets to delight the Canadian crowd. The former US Open finalist took control almost immediately, using her left-handed angles and quick movement to keep Zarazua on the defensive throughout the opening set.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with Fernandez repeatedly breaking serve and preventing the Mexican from building any momentum. The Canadian looked confident behind her own delivery, dictated the majority of the rallies, and closed out the victory with authority to secure another comfortable passage into the third round.
Eala overpowers Parks to keep momentum alive
Alexandra Eala def. Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
Eala continued her impressive run of form by defeating Parks in three sets and booking her place in the third round. The Filipina made a blistering start, dominating the opening set 6-1 with aggressive returning and excellent consistency from the baseline, leaving Parks struggling to hold serve.
Parks responded well in the second set, raising her level and using her power to force a decider, but Eala quickly regained control in the third. The 21-year-old broke twice, stayed composed behind her own serve, and closed out the match 6-2 to continue one of the strongest stretches of her career on North American hard courts.
ALEXANDRA EALA pumps her first during the women’s singles final against Jessica Pegula at the Rock Creek Tennis Center
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