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Unseeded Sevastova Shocks Pegula at National Bank Open

8/2/2025

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In a stunning turn of events at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Anastasija Sevastova, ranked 386th, triumphed over two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Sevastova now faces Naomi Osaka, who secured her spot by defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4. Other highlights include Amanda Anisimova's win against Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek's victory over Eva Lys.

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In a stunning turn of events at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Anastasija Sevastova, ranked 386th, triumphed over two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Sevastova now faces Naomi Osaka, who secured her spot by defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4. Other highlights include Amanda Anisimova's win against Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek's victory over Eva Lys.