Elina Svitolina defeated Amanda Anisimova 6–4, 6–1 in the second round of the WTA 1000 event in Montreal on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with a commanding performance. Svitolina's dominance in the second set, where she dropped only one game, underscored her control throughout the encounter. The Ukrainian's superiority was particularly evident as the match progressed, with Anisimova unable to sustain the competitive level shown in the opening set. Svitolina's victory maintains her strong form in North American hard-court events and advances her deeper into the tournament draw. The result reflects Svitolina's continued consistency at Masters 1000 level.