Osaka, Keys Advance to Canadian Open Quarter-Finals

Naomi Osaka advanced to the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Montreal with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 win over Anastasija Sevastova, marking her fastest victory since her return and her first WTA 1000 or Grand Slam quarter-final in 19 months. Osaka, now ranked 49th, seeks her first title since her maternity leave. Madison Keys also reached the quarter-finals after a comeback win against Karolina Muchova, saving two match points. On the men’s side, Alex de Minaur moved into the quarter-finals by defeating Frances Tiafoe, while Alexei Popyrin upset Holger Rune to progress. Emma Navarro and Dayana Yastremska are set to meet in the third round, with Yastremska holding a head-to-head advantage. Rising stars Victoria Mboko and Coco Gauff are also set to clash, highlighting a generational shift in women’s tennis.