Iga Swiatek reaches third round of Toronto WTA 1000 as Polish players collect prize money
Poland’s Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the National Bank Open (WTA 1000) in Toronto, defeating Czech Sara Bejlek 6‑0, 6‑3. The win secured her a $47,605 prize and moved her closer to US Open preparation. Swiatek, seeded eighth, survived a lengthy sixth game, saving nine break points to hold serve. Fellow Polish player Maja Chwalińska was eliminated in the second round by Australia’s Talia Gibson 5‑7, 1‑6, but still earned $28,425 for her appearance. Other Polish competitors, including Magdalena Fręch and Magda Linette, also participated in the Canadian event.
Entities: Carol Zhao · Elena Rybakina · Iga Świątek · Magda Linette · Maja Chwalińska · National Bank Open (Canadian Open) · Sara Bejlek · Talia Gibson · Toronto · Viktorija Golubic · WTA 1000 (National Bank Open) · WTA 1000 Montreal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] After the win her live WTA ranking was eighth with 4,484 points. (existing)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match took place on 4 August 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (existing)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iga Świątek was seeded seventh in the Toronto WTA 1000 tournament. (existing)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match lasted about 1 hour 35 minutes. (existing)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The victory advanced Świątek to the third round of the tournament. (existing)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Świątek earned $47,605 for reaching the third round. (existing)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The sixth game of the second set lasted over 20 minutes. (existing)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Iga Świątek defeated Sara Bejlek 6‑0, 6‑3. (existing)