MusaIt was a tale of two very different matches at the Canadian Open 2025, as Emma Raducanu suffered a heavy third-round defeat while Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1, eased into the next round with clinical precision.
Raducanu, who had shown glimpses of her top-level game in the earlier rounds, was completely outplayed in the third round, losing in straight sets to an in-form opponent. The final scoreline, 6-2, 6-1, reflected the one-sided nature of the match. The British star struggled with unforced errors, inconsistent serving, and failed to adapt to the aggressive baseline play she faced.
Her opponent, a top-15 seed, capitalized on every opportunity and never allowed Raducanu to settle into a rhythm. For the 2021 US Open champion, this defeat serves as a stark reminder of the work still required to return to consistent winning form on the WTA Tour.
In stark contrast, Iga Swiatek looked every bit the tournament favorite. The Polish superstar delivered another masterclass, dispatching her opponent 6-1, 6-3 in just over an hour. Her trademark consistency, court coverage, and topspin-heavy forehand proved too much to handle.
Swiatek has yet to drop a set in Montreal and continues to dominate with a combination of tactical discipline and raw power. Speaking after her win, she said, “I’m feeling good on court. Each match gives me more confidence going into the final stretch of the season.”
While Raducanu heads home with more questions than answers, Swiatek moves confidently into the quarterfinals, where she remains the top favorite to lift the Canadian Open trophy.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Swiatek’s quest for another title—and on whether Raducanu can regroup in time for a deep run at the upcoming US Open.
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