Coco Gauff reached the Canadian Open semi-finals in Toronto after Belinda Bencic withdrew from their quarter-final match due to a hip injury.
Key facts
- •Belinda Bencic withdrew from the quarter-final match due to a hip injury.
- •Coco Gauff has not dropped a set in the tournament so far.
- •This is the 16th WTA 1000 semi-final of Gauff's career.
- •Gauff will play either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina in the next round.
Coco Gauff advanced to the Canadian Open semi-finals on Tuesday after opponent Belinda Bencic withdrew from their scheduled quarter-final match. Bencic cited a hip injury for her withdrawal, allowing the fourth-seeded American to progress without playing.
Tournament progress and next opponent
Gauff, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, has not dropped a set during her campaign in Toronto. She is now set to face either 11th seed Naomi Osaka or second seed Elena Rybakina for a spot in the final.
Career context and recent form
This result marks the 16th WTA 1000 semi-final appearance of Gauff's career. The 22-year-old is seeking her first title in a year, following runner-up finishes in Miami and Rome and a semi-final exit at Wimbledon.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
