Elina Svitolina continued her impressive run at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Thursday night, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 6-1. The straight-sets win booked her a place in the quarterfinals—her 24th at a WTA 1000 event, and marked yet another milestone in a remarkable comeback season.
“It was a great performance from me tonight,” Svitolina said after the match. “I’m happy I could play well and move well because Amanda is such a big striker. I had to be physically strong. Very happy I could do it well today.”
This win was more than just a ticket to the next round. It was Svitolina’s 43rd career win over a top-10 player, her first-ever quarterfinal in Montreal, and her fourth top-10 win of the 2025 season alone.
After returning to the tour post-maternity, the Ukrainian has found another gear in her game. She’s becoming an even more formidable force on the WTA circuit.
Now, her eyes are on the next challenge: Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion who, like Svitolina, is also staging a notable comeback after maternity leave.
“Another big striker,” Svitolina said when asked about Osaka. “It was a good practice for me today to play against Amanda. For now, it’s all about recovery, resting my mind and body, and being ready for a big battle.”
The matchup between Svitolina and Osaka is one of the most anticipated showdowns in the tournament’s later stages. Two women, both mothers, both champions, both with something to prove, well, the matchup speaks for itself.
Svitolina’s numbers tell a story of consistent excellence, but her recent form suggests that her next chapter might be her most exciting yet.
