World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Stunned by Alexandrova in Toronto

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Aryna Sabalenka is the reigning World No. 1 in women's tennis.

Pro Football Network - Ekaterina Alexandrova is the player who defeated Aryna Sabalenka.

WHAT:

The New York Times - Alexandrova's victory over Sabalenka is described as the biggest upset of this year's Canadian Open to date.

The New York Times - Alexandrova's win marks her biggest victory of the season, having entered the Canadian Open with an 11-18 record in 2026.

The New York Times - Alexandrova logged her biggest win of the season with this victory, improving her record against Sabalenka to 5-5.

The New York Times - Alexandrova will face Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, who has a 3-1 record against her.

The New York Times - Sabalenka's early exit at the Canadian Open is labeled as disappointing less than a month before her title defense at the U.S. Open.

The New York Times - Elena Rybakina entered the Canadian Open 494 points behind Sabalenka in the rankings.

The New York Times - The match between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Aryna Sabalenka lasted 2 hours and 29 minutes.

The New York Times - Sabalenka served at a disappointing 46.2 percent in the first set and committed five double faults.

The New York Times - Alexandrova's victory is described as the biggest upset of the Canadian Open to date.

The New York Times - Alexandrova improved her record against Sabalenka to 5-5 with this win.

The New York Times - Alexandrova's win marks her biggest victory of the season, having entered the Canadian Open with an 11-18 record in 2026.

The New York Times - In the quarterfinals, Alexandrova will face Elina Svitolina, who has a 3-1 record against her.

The New York Times - Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set match with scores of 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4, lasting 2 hours and 29 minutes.

The New York Times - Sabalenka served at a disappointing 54.9 percent for the match, below her 2026 average of 66 percent, and won just 49 percent of her second-serve points.

The New York Times - Alexandrova logged her biggest win of the season with this victory, improving her record against Sabalenka to 5-5.

The New York Times - In the quarterfinals, Alexandrova will face Elina Svitolina, who defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 6-4.

Sportskeeda - Aryna Sabalenka suffered a fourth-round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Canadian Open.

Pro Football Network - Ekaterina Alexandrova described her victory over Sabalenka as an upset.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The event took place at the Canadian Open in Toronto.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Ekaterina Alexandrova mentioned that overcoming a painful moment contributed to her success in the match against Sabalenka.

HOW:

The New York Times - Alexandrova's strategy included attacking Sabalenka’s serve, which she described as a key to her success in the match.

Pro Football Network - Alexandrova's reaction to her victory included discussing the emotional and physical challenges she faced during the match.

In a stunning turn of events at the Canadian Open, Alexandrova's victory over Sabalenka is being hailed as the biggest upset of the tournament so far, marking her most significant win of the season despite entering with an 11-18 record. This victory also brings Alexandrova's head-to-head record against Sabalenka to an even five wins apiece, and she will next face Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, who currently holds a 3-1 advantage over her. Meanwhile, Sabalenka's early exit is seen as disappointing, especially with the U.S. Open title defense just weeks away.