AdvertisementAdvertisementAug 9, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Coco Gauff (USA) reacts after winning the first set against Alina Korneeva during fourth round play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images12 Aug 2026 07:28AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST Aug 11 : Coco Gauff advanced to the Canadian Open semi-finals on Tuesday without striking a ball after Belinda Bencic withdrew from their quarter-final with a hip injury, giving the American more time to fine-tune her game ahead of the U.S. Open.The fourth-seeded Gauff, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, will face either 11th seed Naomi Osaka or second seed Elena Rybakina for a place in the Toronto final.The walkover sends the 22-year-old into the 16th WTA 1000 semi-final of her career as she chases her first title in a year following a series of close calls.Gauff finished runner-up in Miami and Rome before her Wimbledon campaign ended in a tight semi-final defeat, denying her a potentially favorable path to the title.Gauff has introduced new tactical elements to her game and has looked strong in Toronto, where she has not dropped a set.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST