Swiatek breaks title drought with victory over Rybakina in Toronto

NAMPA / DPA

2026-08-14

London (PA Media/dpa) - Iga Swiatek claimed her first title of the season with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina in the final of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The Polish seventh seed gained an early advantage in the first set when the world number two gave up a break point on back-to-back double faults. That was all the room Swiatek needed as she continued her stellar form from earlier in the tournament to race away with the openin......

Restricted content

Sports

Spurs defender Spence touches down in Italy ahead of Inter Milan move

2026-08-14 03:30:21

Amy Hunt reels in Dina Asher-Smith to win second gold in Birmingham

2026-08-14 01:30:11

African football boss: Only a vote can decide Infantino's FIFA future

2026-08-13 15:01:52

Messi makes first appearance for Inter following his father's death

2026-08-13 13:30:27

Messi makes first appearance for Inter following his father's death

2026-08-13 13:30:27

African football boss: Only a vote can decide Infantino's FIFA future

2026-08-13 13:00:12

Man City's Doku says signing new five-year deal feels 'fantastic'

2026-08-13 13:00:12

Chelsea will not consider bids for Enzo Fernandez after 5pm on Friday

2026-08-13 13:00:12

Man City's Doku says signing new five-year deal feels 'fantastic'

2026-08-13 13:00:11

Chelsea will not consider bids for Enzo Fernandez after 5pm on Friday

2026-08-13 13:00:11

Elena Rybakina fights back against Coco Gauff to reach Toronto final

2026-08-13 09:30:34

Latest NAMPA photos

WALVIS BAY

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 August 2026 - UNAM Vice-Chancellor Kenneth Matengu and Huawei Board director Jason Xu. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

OPUWO, 12 August 2026 - Chief Muhijamo Tjindunda of Ehomba pictured during the community engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources at Ouroutumba village on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 11 August 2026 - Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Inna Hengari.(Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 11 August 2026 - Nkurenkuru Town Council Acting Chief Executive Officer Magana Mukuve. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 August 2026 - Feminists and women’s rights advocates pictured during a discussion at the African Feminism Forum in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA