The Canadian Open has had mixed results for tennis fans. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner skipped the ATP 1000 in Toronto.<\/p>\n
However, the women’s side has been a lot of fun. Almost all of the best players competed in the WTA 1000 in Montreal, which has led to some memorable moments on and off the court.<\/p>\n
Below are some of the more light-hearted highlights from Friday’s action in Montreal.<\/p>\n
Iga Swiatek vs. Eva Lys<\/p>\n
\nIga \ud83e\udd1d\ud83c\udffb Eva https:\/\/t.co\/az40ssjiYs<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LtXrfcW0GR<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Swiateking | Iga Wimbledon Champion (@tennis_15love) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Iga Swiatek rolled over Eva Lys in straight sets: 6-2, 6-2. But at least Lys won more than three games. The German star celebrated her minor achievement on the court as she continues to show steady growth against her dominant opponent.<\/p>\n
Swiatek and Lys even shared a sweet moment at the net where they congratulated each other on the match and joked about the match getting closer.<\/p>\n
A second highlight for the six-time Grand Slam champion came before she exited the court. A young fan presented the Polish superstar with a friendship bracelet, which she immediately put on her wrist. Check out the video below.<\/p>\n
\na friendship bracelet, that was so cute \ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd79 pic.twitter.com\/AdwGv1XfvV<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Swiateking | Iga Wimbledon Champion (@tennis_15love) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Naomi Osaka vs. Jelena Ostapenko<\/p>\n
\nTHE WAY PENKO GOES DIRECTLY TO HUG NAOMII \ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d pic.twitter.com\/AJeqKaoy2v<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Naomi Osaka is THAT GIRL (@JeronimoPi15122) August 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Don’t look now, but Naomi Osaka has not lost since she fired her coach<\/a> earlier this week. Of course, it is a small sample size of just three matches, but two of her victories came against seeded opponents.<\/p>\n
Even better, Tennis Twitter darling Jelena Ostapenko created a viral moment at the net. No handshake for Osaka, bring it in for a hug. The slow-motion video shown above makes it even better. <\/p>\n
Additional points to the unsponsored Ostapenko for still rocking her adidas Wimbledon kit. Some company from the tennis apparel industry needs to step up and sign Ostapenko to a lifetime deal ASAP.<\/p>\n
Naomi Osaka vs. Fire Alarms<\/p>\n
\nIt was a long night in Montreal\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/n974iz1NPr<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Jos\u00e9 Morgado (@josemorgado) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
After defeating Ostapenko in straight sets, Osaka’s competition was not done. She spent most of Friday night battling the hotel’s fire alarms. The four-time Grand Slam champion documented the multiple false alarms on her Instagram story.<\/p>\n
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New Balance unveils Coco Gauff’s US Open footwear collection.<\/a><\/p>\n
Daniil Medvedev’s Toronto loss leads to more antics.<\/a><\/p>\n
Carlos Alcaraz is preparing for a late hard court season run.<\/a><\/p>\n
Coco Gauff wins first match since Roland Garros.<\/a><\/p>\n
Naomi Osaka tests out Iga Swiatek’s ex-coach in Montreal.<\/a><\/p>\n