Top seeds Zhang Shuai and Katerina Siniakova claimed the women’s doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto on August 13, 2026, defeating third-seeded Sara Errani and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in straight sets without dropping a single set throughout the tournament.
Toronto Triumph Caps Flawless Run for Zhang and Siniakova
Zhang Shuai and Katerina Siniakova dominated the women’s doubles draw at the 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, capping their week with a clinical 6-3, 6-4 victory over third seeds Sara Errani and Nicole Melichar-Martinez on August 13, 2026. The top-seeded pair controlled the final from the outset, displaying the steady execution that carried them through the entire tournament without losing a single set.
For Zhang, the championship marked her fourth doubles trophy on tour in 2026 and the 19th of her career. It also served as her third team crown alongside Siniakova, and their second title as a paired combination this season. Despite limited appearances together on the tour schedule, the partnership has yielded a perfect record.
“I feel very happy. I finally realized my wish here in Toronto, winning the championship and getting this beautiful trophy. Last year I was only two points away from the trophy. This time I finally got the big one.”
Navigating a draw stacked with elite talent rarely comes easy, yet Zhang and Siniakova made quick work of formidable opposition. Their path to the final included straight-set victories over high-profile pairings such as Coco Gauff and Caty McNally, as well as Sorana Cirstea and Mirra Andreeva. According to Zhang, the duo’s on-court chemistry persists despite teaming up only once every six months.
“Although we can say we only team up once every six months, we have very good chemistry. We played very well and at a very high level, and we were very stable.”
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Zhang Shuai
That stability translated into a flawless statistical run through the Canadian hard courts. Every match finished in a 2-0 scoreline, reflecting a level of tactical discipline that left their opponents with few openings. Zhang was quick to credit her Czech partner for elevating her play throughout the week.
“Of course, I have to say that my partner really helped me a lot, and that’s how we were able to have such a good performance and result. I’m really grateful to my partner for playing with me. We are improving every day, and that makes both of us very happy.”
Zhang Shuai
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Zhang/Siniakova win WTA Toronto doubles title for third team crown
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