Sloane Stephens def. Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-4 — Canadian Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Sloane Stephens defeated Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-4 in the R128 of the Canadian Open 2026.

The return game settled it: Sloane Stephens won five of ten return games to Solana Sierra's two of nine, converting 5 of 8 break points against a serve that landed half its first balls and leaked eight double faults. By the rankings — WTA No. 307 over No. 86 — it goes down as an upset, though the betting market had made the qualifier a 53 percent favorite. Sierra's break for 3-1 in the opener came straight back in game 5, another in game 7 for 4-3. Sierra saved a match point and broke for 4-5 in the second, but Stephens answered in game 10, ending it 69 minutes in for a spot in the Canadian Open round of 64.

Match stats

Solana Sierra: 0 aces, 50% first serves, 8 double faults, 2/3 break points. Sloane Stephens: 0 aces, 68% first serves, 4 double faults, 5/8 break points.

Profiles: Solana Sierra · Sloane Stephens — Canadian Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Solana Sierra and Sloane Stephens.