Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.1 in women’s tennis, continued her impressive performances at the 2026 Canada Open after securing a convincing victory over Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima to advance to the third round.
Sabalenka Dominates Against Uchijima
Sabalenka needed just one hour and 21 minutes to defeat Uchijima in straight sets, winning 6-3, 6-3.
The Belarusian player controlled the match from the beginning with powerful serves and aggressive shots, showing her readiness to compete strongly for the tournament title.
Sabalenka Set to Face Shuai Zhang
Sabalenka will meet China’s Shuai Zhang in the third round of the Canada Open.
Zhang reached this stage after Latvian player Jelena Ostapenko withdrew due to injury. The upcoming match will be the first meeting between Sabalenka and Zhang in WTA competitions.
World No.1 Extends Impressive Record
The Belarusian star improved her record by securing her eighth consecutive victory against players ranked outside the top 100 in the world.
Her last defeat against a player outside the top 100 came at the 2025 Berlin Open semifinal, where she lost to Czech player Marketa Vondrousova.
Other Canada Open Results
Other matches in the tournament saw Czech player Nikola Bartunkova defeat Denmark’s Clara Tauson 6-3, 6-4.
Russian player Anna Kalinskaya also defeated American McCartney Kessler in three sets, winning 6-2, 6-7, 6-4, to continue her campaign in the competition.
Who is Aryna Sabalenka?
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player and one of the biggest stars in women’s tennis, currently ranked world No.1.
How did Sabalenka reach the third round?
She advanced after defeating Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
Who will Sabalenka face next?
She will play China’s Shuai Zhang in the third round of the Canada Open.
