Osaka, Tauson Reach Canadian Open Semifinals in Montreal

Naomi Osaka advanced to the Canadian Open semifinals with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Elina Svitolina, marking her best WTA 1000 performance since 2022 and her first semifinal appearance at this event. Osaka will face Danish 16th seed Clara Tauson, who has had a remarkable run by consecutively defeating top-10 players Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys, dedicating her recent wins to her late grandfather. Tauson, aged 22, revealed she was motivated to win for her grandfather, who passed away recently, and has now reached just the second WTA 1000 semifinal of her career. Osaka expressed excitement about being healthy and ready to compete, recalling her only previous encounter with Tauson earlier this year, which ended prematurely due to injury. Both players are in strong form, with Osaka seeking her first title since 2021 and Tauson aiming for her fourth career WTA title. The Canadian Open continues to see many top seeds eliminated early, with both Osaka and Tauson emerging as key contenders.