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Swiatek and Osaka Advance as Bouchard Bids Farewell at Canadian Open

Montreal’s revamped 12-day, 96-player WTA 1000 draw has underscored top seeds’ form, showcased a qualifier’s breakthrough, served as the backdrop for a hometown retirement

Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, plays a shot to Maya Joint, of Australia, during their first round match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Jul 30, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) waits for Belinda Bencic (SUI) to serve the ball in second round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Jul 30, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) addresses the crowd during her retirement ceremony at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Iga Swiatek recorded a 6-3, 6-1 straight-sets win over Guo Hanyu in her first match since capturing Wimbledon to reach the third round
  • Naomi Osaka saved consecutive match points against Liudmila Samsonova and prevailed 4-6, 7-6(8/6), 6-3 to join Swiatek in the last 32
  • Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito mounted a comeback to stun seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(7/5), marking her first top-10 victory
  • Emma Raducanu extended her strong hard-court season with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Elena-Gabriela Ruse to advance to round three
  • Canadian Eugenie Bouchard concluded her professional career with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 second-round loss to Belinda Bencic in her hometown