Jessica Pegula, Andrey Rublev gain berths in women's, men's National Bank Open finals

It will be an all-American final in women's singles at the National Bank Open.

Defending champion and third-seed Jessica Pegula defeated No. 14 Diana Shnaider of Russia 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to book a spot in Monday's title match at 6 p.m. ET in Toronto.

The world No. 6 will face Amanda Anisimova after she defeated compatriot and No. 8 seed Emma Navarro 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in the other semifinal.

Anisimova is the lowest-ranked player at No. 132 to make the NBO semis since Sloane Stephens (No. 934) in 2017.

She also picked up her fourth victory against a top-20 opponent this week after taking down No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 12 Daria Kasatakina and No. 17 Anna Kalinskaya.

Pegula improved to 16-2 all-time at the NBO, including last year's victory that followed back-to-back final four appearances at the $3.2-million US event.

2nd final of the season