Alexandrova stuns Sabalenka in Toronto, clearing Świątek's path

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat to Jekaterina Alexandrova at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, losing 6:7(3), 6:4, 4:6 in the round of 16. Alexandrova advances to the quarterfinals after beating the top-ranked Belarusian. The result removes Sabalenka as a potential opponent for Iga Świątek on her side of the draw.

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