Amanda Anisimova has made headlines by reaching her first WTA 1000 final in Toronto after a stunning victory over Emma Navarro, following her earlier upset of Aryna Sabalenka. The 22-year-old, ranked No. 132, triumphed with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 against Navarro, the eighth seed. This marks a remarkable achievement as Anisimova continues her impressive run, having defeated four top-20 players consecutively, including Kalinskaya and Kasatkina.
In the upcoming final, Anisimova will face either defending champion Jessica Pegula, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, or 20-year-old Diana Shnaider.
In men’s tennis, Sebastian Korda is also carving out his own path in the tournament after defeating second seed Alexander Zverev in a thrilling match, securing a spot in the ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. Korda won the match 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 6-4, marking his eighth consecutive win. The 24-year-old is set to compete against Alexei Popyrin, who is also having an outstanding week after overcoming fourth seed Hubert Hurkacz.
In other noteworthy results, Naomi Osaka achieved victory over Anna Blinkova with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-2, advancing to the second round of qualifying at the Cincinnati Open, where she is set to face Ashlyn Kreuger for a place in the main draw.
Upcoming Events on the Tennis Circuit
As the US Open approaches, fans can look forward to several major tournaments:
- Cincinnati Open (ATP 1000) – August 12-19
- Cincinnati Open (WTA 1000) – August 13-19
- Winston-Salem Open (ATP 250) – August 18-24
- Tennis in the Land, Cleveland (WTA 250) – August 18-24
- Abierto GNP Seguros, Monterrey (WTA 500) – August 19-24
- US Open (ATP/WTA) – August 26 – September 8
Stay tuned for all the thrilling action from the WTA and ATP Tours throughout 2024. Enjoy live coverage of major events and witness the best in tennis competition.
