Swiatek Ends Title Drought with Toronto Victory; Women's Sports See Major Growth

Iga Swiatek won her first WTA Tour title of the year by defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The Polish seventh seed broke Rybakina early in the match and controlled the contest with consistent attack and few errors, securing her 26th career title. Swiatek had reached the final by overcoming Elina Svitolina in three sets, describing the season as her 'toughest' before the victory.