Elina Svitolina vs Anastasia Potapova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Third Round

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Elina Svitolina takes on Anastasia Potapova in round three of the Canadian Open.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 7 August 2026 at 1:10 am

Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Elina Svitolina vs Anastasia Potapova prediction

Elina Svitolina overcame a scare in her opening match at the Canadian Open as she recovered from a set and a break down to beat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Svitolina fell behind after losing the first set on a tiebreak, but she fought back to level the match in the second. The Ukrainian closed the match out to win 6-7 (5) 7-6 (4) 6-4. Svitolina has enjoyed a strong season, with titles in Rome and Auckland, along with a semi-final appearance at the Australian Open and a run to the last eight at Roland Garros, but her performances have been less convincing over the last month.

She will now face Anastasia Potapova for a place in the round-of-16. Potapova beat Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the previous round. She saved eight out of nine break points in total as she won 6-4 6-2.

Svitolina leads the head-to-head 1-0 after defeating Potapova easily in Monterrey four years ago. The 2017 Canadian Open champion is the favourite to win, but Potapova certainly has the weapons to keep Svitolina under constant pressure.

Elina Svitolina vs Anastasia Potapova tip: Both players to win a set