Swiatek downs Svitolina to reach first WTA final of 2026

Iga Swiatek will face either American fourth seed Coco Gauff or Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the National Bank Open final. (EPA Images pic)

TORONTO: Former world No 1 Iga Swiatek turned the tables on Elina Svitolina, outlasting the Ukrainian 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach her first WTA final of the year in Toronto.

Swiatek, seeded seventh, improved to 5-3 against Svitolina, who had narrowed their head-to-head record with two wins over the Polish star this year.

In Thursday’s final, Swiatek will play either American fourth seed Coco Gauff or Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, who is seeded two.

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