Elena Rybakina def. Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 — Canadian Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 in the R32 of the Canadian Open 2026.

The return games separated them. Rybakina converted five of six break points to Li's two of four and won 25 of 38 points off the No. 28 seed's second serve, enough that Li's only lead — a break in game 8 for 5-3 — was erased in game 9 for 4-5 and again in game 11 for 6-5. Ninety minutes to resolve a matchup with no prior meetings on record; Liudmila Samsonova, at No. 70, is next.

Match stats

Ann Li: 0 aces, 46% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/4 break points. Elena Rybakina: 2 aces, 59% first serves, 1 double fault, 5/6 break points.

Profiles: Ann Li · Elena Rybakina — Canadian Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Ann Li and Elena Rybakina.