Tennis Weekly — 2026-08-15
Iga Świątek won her first WTA title of the season by defeating Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final. Attention has now shifted to Cincinnati, where the ATP and WTA 1000 events are underway as the US Open hard-court preparation intensifies.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-08-15
Tournament Recap
Świątek defeated Rybakina in straight sets to claim her first WTA title of 2026 at the Canadian Open. The result gives the former world No. 1 a significant confidence boost before the North American hard-court swing reaches its peak.
Cincinnati has since taken centre stage, with ATP and WTA first-round matches being played during the week. The event is being positioned as one of the major hard-court tournaments ahead of the US Open, with live order-of-play and score coverage continuing throughout the competition.
Player Spotlight
Novak Djokovic is returning to Cincinnati as he prepares for the US Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said his body felt better after Wimbledon than it had after any Grand Slam in the previous two years, and he is targeting another major title in New York.
Coming Up
Cincinnati continues with live ATP and WTA action as players chase preparation, ranking points and momentum before the US Open. Current rankings coverage lists Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka at No. 1 in the men’s and women’s ratings, respectively.
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