Sabalenka and Norrie Exit Canadian Open in Last 16

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in a surprising upset at the Canadian Open, falling in the round of 32 in Toronto. The Belarusian, who entered the tournament as the defending champion and top seed, lost to a lower‑ranked opponent in a match that saw her struggling with a sluggish start and a series of unforced errors. The defeat snapped Sabalenka’s run of consistent deep runs in the season’s hard‑court events and will force her to recalibrate her schedule ahead of the upcoming U.S. Open.

In the same tournament, British player Cameron Norrie also bowed out in the last 16. Norrie, who had been riding a steady form, was defeated by a rising American talent in a tightly contested match that highlighted Norrie’s vulnerability on faster surfaces. The loss marked the end of Norrie’s campaign in Toronto, leaving him to focus on upcoming tournaments in the lead‑up to the U.S. Open and the rest of the North American swing.

Both exits underscore the depth of competition on the WTA tour and the unpredictable nature of the Canadian Open, a key preparatory event for the U.S. Open. Sabalenka and Norrie will now look to regroup and prepare for the next phase of the season, while the tournament’s early surprises will add intrigue to the upcoming hard‑court championships.