Rebecca Šramková Advances to Second Round of WTA 1000 Toronto

Slovak player Rebecca Šramková defeated Russia's Anna Blinkova 6‑3, 6‑3 in the opening round of the WTA 1000 event in Toronto, moving into the second round. She will meet fellow Russian Diane Šnajderová, the tournament’s 16th seed, in her next match.

The Toronto tournament, a key warm‑up for the US Open, also features the Williams sisters in the women's doubles draw and draws top‑ranked competitors from around the world.