Osaka, Fritz, Shelton Advance Canadian Open Semis

Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time since 2022 by defeating 10th seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 in just over an hour. The 27-year-old capitalized on Svitolina's unforced errors and maintained composure despite briefly dropping serve, setting up a semi-final match against Danish 16th seed Clara Tauson, who recently beat top players Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek. Osaka expressed excitement about being healthy and ready for the match, noting that reaching the semis ensures she will be seeded at the upcoming US Open. Tauson, who dedicated her recent victories to her late grandfather, is aiming for her fourth career WTA title and second WTA 1000 final appearance. On the men’s side, American second seed Taylor Fritz advanced to the semi-finals by beating Russian sixth seed Andrey Rublev. The Canadian Open has seen numerous upsets, with many top seeds eliminated early, highlighting the tournament's unpredictable nature this year.