World number one Aryna Sabalenka was upset by Ekaterina Alexandrova in a three-set marathon at the Canadian Open in Toronto, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also exited in the last 16.
Key facts
- World number one Aryna Sabalenka lost in the last 16 of the Canadian Open in Toronto.
- Sabalenka was beaten in a three-set marathon by a player named Alexandrova (spelled 'Alexandrov' in Al Jazeera's text), according to Al Jazeera.
- Sabalenka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion.
- Britain's Cameron Norrie also exited in the last 16, according to the BBC.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the Canadian Open in the last 16 in Toronto, in what the BBC described as a surprise defeat.
According to Al Jazeera, Sabalenka was beaten by Ekaterina Alexandrova in a three-set marathon, bringing an early end to the top seed’s run at the tournament. Al Jazeera’s report gives the surname as ‘Alexandrov’ in its text.
Sabalenka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion.
Britain’s Cameron Norrie also bowed out at the same stage, exiting in the last 16, the BBC reported.
The exits mean two prominent names have departed before the quarter-finals in Toronto.
Why it matters
The defeat of the world number one and the exit of Britain's Cameron Norrie remove two high-profile players from the Canadian Open before the quarter-finals.
Frequently asked questions
Who beat Aryna Sabalenka at the Canadian Open?
According to Al Jazeera, Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.
How far did Cameron Norrie reach at the Canadian Open?
The BBC reported that Cameron Norrie exited in the last 16 in Toronto.
What is Aryna Sabalenka's ranking and record?
Sabalenka is the world number one and a four-time Grand Slam singles champion.