Emma Raducanu’s resurgence at the Canadian Open was abruptly halted in the third round, as the former US Open champion succumbed to a dominant performance by the fifth seed, Amanda Anisimova. This unexpected early exit marks a significant moment in the tournament, drawing attention to Anisimova’s rising form and Raducanu’s ongoing journey to consistency on the tour.
Anisimova demonstrated her formidable power and control throughout the match, securing a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory. Despite Raducanu holding a pre-match head-to-head advantage, having won both their prior encounters, she struggled to impose her game. The British No. 1 managed to hold serve only once in the entire contest, rarely looking capable of fashioning a break point against the American’s relentless pressure.
Anisimova’s victory underscores her exceptional current form, building on a strong run since the start of the grass court season where she has won 14 out of her last 17 matches. Her statistical superiority in the match, hitting 29 winners against just 25 unforced errors compared to Raducanu’s five winners and 22 unforced errors, clearly illustrates her command on the court. Furthermore, this win marks her 50th career match victory at WTA 1000 events, making her only the ninth American to achieve this milestone since the format’s inception in 2009.
Beyond this high-profile clash, other significant results unfolded at the Canadian Open. Elina Svitolina delivered a convincing performance, dispatching Anna Kalinskaya with a comfortable 6-1, 6-1 win to secure her spot in the Quarter-Finals. Svitolina’s strong showing hints at her potential to make a deeper run, particularly as the tour heads towards the prestigious US Open, where she often seems to elevate her game.
In related tennis news, the WTA Prize Money Leaders list recently underwent an update, revealing shifts among the sport’s top earners. While World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka maintains her dominance at the top, Elena Rybakina made a notable move into ninth place after her semifinal appearance at the DC Open. The list further highlights the significant earnings of Grand Slam champions like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Madison Keys, whose major victories substantially bolster their prize money totals.
A surprising ascent on the prize money list belongs to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who now ranks among the top five earners with over $3.9 million this year. Her impressive haul is largely attributed to her singles titles at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and Indian Wells, complemented by over $500,000 from successful doubles appearances, where she frequently partners with Diana Shnaider.
Leylah Fernandez also made considerable strides, climbing ten positions after clinching the WTA 500 DC Open title, surpassing the million-dollar mark in season earnings. Similarly, Emma Raducanu advanced two positions on the list, adding nearly $100,000 to her earnings and inching closer to the million-dollar milestone for the year. This financial boost comes as Raducanu enters a part of the season that has historically been beneficial for her, suggesting potential for further strong performances.
The updated list also underscores the financial impact of dedicated doubles specialists. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend, notably, have earned over a million dollars exclusively from doubles draws, demonstrating that consistent success in doubles tournaments, despite lower individual prize money, can lead to substantial overall earnings, allowing them to rank higher than many prominent singles players.
