Four-time major champion
Pohankova, who celebrated her 18th birthday just last week, secured a 6-3, 7-5 victory to book her place in the quarterfinals. The result marks a significant breakthrough for the reigning 2025 Wimbledon junior singles champion, who will now prepare for a matchup against Alycia Parks in the next round.
Rybakina and Fernandez advance as injury withdrawals hit draw
While the tournament saw the departure of the seventh-seeded Osaka, top-ranked
In another notable result from the round of 16, Leylah Fernandez moved into the next stage by defeating the 14th-seeded Elise Mertens. Fernandez navigated a challenging second set to secure a 6-2, 7-6 (8) victory, ensuring her continued participation in the event.
The tournament has faced disruption due to fitness concerns among the top seeds. Both second-seeded Maja Chwalinska and fourth-seeded Belinda Bencic were forced to withdraw from the competition prior to their scheduled appearances. Official reports confirmed that Chwalinska was sidelined due to a left thigh injury, while Bencic was unable to compete as a result of a right ankle injury.
