Sevastova Upsets Pegula in Montreal Comeback

Anastasija Sevastova, ranked 386th and returning from a 13-month absence due to maternity leave and a torn ACL, stunned world No. 4 and two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the third round of the Canadian Open, ending Pegula’s 11-match tournament win streak. Sevastova entered the main draw with a protected ranking and rallied after being down 2-0 in the second set, breaking Pegula six times. This win makes Sevastova the lowest-ranked player to defeat a top-10 opponent since 2023. Pegula acknowledged her frustration and inconsistent play, following recent early exits at Wimbledon and the D.C. Open. Sevastova advances to face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the next round. Meanwhile, second-seeded Iga Swiatek secured a dominant fourth-round berth by defeating Eva Lys.