Tennis Weekly — 2026-08-10
The Canadian Open remains the week’s central story, with Alexandra Eala’s fourth-round meeting with Belinda Bencic drawing attention ahead of the US Open. Jack Draper’s injury comeback ended in a difficult defeat, while the Cincinnati and US Open picture is beginning to take shape.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-08-10
Tournament Recap
The Canadian Open’s women’s event has reached a key stage, with Alexandra Eala scheduled to face Belinda Bencic in the fourth round. Former top players Danielle Collins and Steve Johnson offered contrasting assessments of the matchup, highlighting the attention surrounding Eala’s progress.
A separate Canadian Open update lists the tournament as running from August 1 to 13, with Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula among the leading names in the women’s field.
Player Spotlight
Jack Draper’s return from injury ended with a 6–3, 2–6, 6–2 defeat by Térence Atmane at the Canadian Open. The Guardian reported that Draper was in tears during the comeback loss, underlining the emotional difficulty of his return to competition.
Coming Up
The US Open is approaching, with the women’s draw scheduled to be revealed on August 27 and the main draw beginning on August 30.
The Cincinnati Open will also be closely watched as players manage ranking points ahead of New York. Iga Swiatek is listed as defending her 2026 title, while Jasmine Paolini will not feature this year according to the latest preview.
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