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Elena Rybakina defeats Naomi Osaka to reach Toronto semifinals

3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Japan · Philippines

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  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated Naomi Osaka in a comeback victory to advance to the semifinals of the Toronto WTA 1000, also known as the Canadian Open. Rybakina won the match 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, firing 13 aces during the contest. The match lasted two hours and 33 minutes and marked the first time the two players met on tour.

Rybakina will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in the semifinals. Gauff advanced to the round after Belinda Bencic withdrew due to a hip injury. The other semifinal will feature Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina.

World number two Rybakina is currently close to becoming world number one. If she wins the Toronto title, she would be four ranking points behind Aryna Sabalenka. Osaka, currently ranked world number 13, has not won a title since the 2021 Australian Open.

How each side framed it

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This outlet framed the victory specifically as a comeback and highlighted Rybakina's advancement to the semifinals.
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These outlets focused on the match statistics, the tournament progression, and the broader implications for the world rankings.

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