Aryna Sabalenka enters the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto aiming to recover from her Wimbledon disappointment. The Belarusian, who is the current world No. 1, looks to extend her performance on hard courts as she builds toward defending her US Open title later this season. Multiple reports note that the outcome in Toronto carries direct consequences for her ranking. One source says the world No. 1 spot would be at risk if Sabalenka does not reach the round of 16, while another frames the same issue as the world No. 1 ranking being “on the line” during the event.
The Toronto tournament is also seen as a chance for other top contenders to respond to recent results. Former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is mentioned as regrouping after a Wimbledon third-round defeat. Toronto is expected to attract strong competition as players use the hard-court event to fine-tune form ahead of the US Open swing.
