Sabalenka loses to Alexandrova in three-set upset at Canadian Open

Ekaterina Alexandrov defeated four‑time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three‑set marathon during the women's singles competition in Toronto. The match, which unfolded on the hard courts of the Canadian Open, saw Alexandrov rally from a set down to secure the upset in a tightly contested encounter.

The victory marks a significant breakthrough for Alexandrov, who advanced to the next round of the tournament while ending Sabalenka’s run in the event. Sabalenka, a multiple major champion, had entered the tournament as one of the top seeds, making the result a notable upset in the early stages of the competition.