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Swiatek takes revenge on Svitolina and will fight for a title again

Fernando Murciego - 13 Aug 2026
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Swiatek avenges Svitolina and reaches her first final of the year in Toronto. Source: Getty

Iga Swiatek took sweet revenge against Elina Svitolina by winning (6-3, 1-6, 6-3) in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 in Toronto, advancing to the final of the Canadian tournament where she will aim to conquer her first title of the season. The victory also has a special component, as Svitolina had defeated Swiatek in their two previous encounters in 2026.

The match started well for the former world No. 1, who managed to impose her rhythm from the baseline and took the first set 6-3. However, Svitolina reacted immediately. The Ukrainian raised her level, capitalized on her opponent's mistakes, and rattled off six consecutive games to level the match with a resounding 6-1.

Swiatek did not let herself be swayed by the moment. In the third set, she regained the initiative, found depth in her shots once again, and broke Svitolina's serve at crucial moments. The Polish player closed out the match at 6-3 after a battle that confirmed the great parity between the two.

First final of the year for Iga Swiatek

This victory represents a particularly important step for Swiatek, who reaches her first final of the calendar in Toronto. The 2025 Wimbledon champion had been searching for a week that could restore her best feelings for months, and the Canadian tournament is offering her that opportunity.

For Svitolina, on the other hand, the defeat marks the end of a great week in Toronto. The Ukrainian had reached the semifinals after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova and faced Swiatek having won their two previous encounters against the Polish player. This time, however, the revenge was for Swiatek, who is now waiting for her opponent from the match currently taking place between Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina. No matter what happens, Toronto has already allowed her to regain a feeling she has been pursuing for months: playing for a title again.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek se cobra la revancha ante Svitolina y volverá a pelear por un título