Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm super happy that I could win because after the second set, I thought [the chance] was already past me."
— Ekaterina Alexandrova , Athlete
Key People
Arthur Fils is a young French tennis player hampered by injuries due to workload.
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
American tennis player advancing in the competition.
Cameron Norrie is a British professional tennis player and former British No. 1.
Diana Shnaider is a rising tennis player from Russia.
World number 19 tennis player from Russia.
Elina Svitolina is a Ukrainian professional tennis player, known for her success on the WTA Tour.
Iga Swiatek is a prominent Polish tennis player and former Australian Open junior doubles finalist.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
Italian tennis player achieving victory in the Canadian Open.
Rafael Jodar is a French Open quarter-finalist who withdrew from Wimbledon warm-up events.
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
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