Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s National Bank Open taking place in Montreal. Kostyuk, 23, showcased her resilience by overcoming a first-set defeat to beat McCartney Kessler from the United States with a score of 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round at IGA Stadium.
Rybakina, the ninth seed and 26 years old, also displayed remarkable grit, rallying from a set down to secure a victory over Dayana Yastremska from Ukraine with a match score of 5-7, 6-2, 7-5. Notably, Yastremska managed to fend off three match points before ultimately succumbing to Rybakina’s powerful gameplay.
In an exciting matchup ahead, Kostyuk, the 24th seed, will face off against Rybakina in the quarterfinals, promising a thrilling contest as both players seek to advance further in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding the tournament is centered around a key matchup featuring Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko against top seed Coco Gauff from the United States. The 18-year-old Mboko from Toronto is the sole Canadian remaining in the singles competition, adding to the excitement of the event, which will see this anticipated match taking place on center court.
This tournament continues to highlight emerging talents and thrilling matchups, promising an exhilarating experience for tennis fans.