Coco Gauff advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals in Toronto after Belinda Bencic withdrew from their quarter-final match due to a left hip injury, according to reports from the Women’s Tennis Association and The Globe and Mail. The walkover sends Gauff deeper into the hard-court tournament without requiring her to step on the court for Friday’s scheduled clash.
Belinda Bencic Injury Forces Toronto Withdrawal
Belinda Bencic was forced to pull out of the WTA 1000 event ahead of her quarter-final meeting with Gauff. According to Yahoo Sports, Bencic issued a public apology to tournament organizers and fans following her withdrawal, expressing deep disappointment over having to abandon her campaign in Toronto due to the physical setback affecting her left hip.
The sudden exit halts Bencic’s momentum at the Canadian premier event, turning the spotlight entirely onto the remaining contenders as the tournament progresses toward the weekend rounds.
Coco Gauff Moves Into Semifinals on Walkover
With Bencic’s withdrawal confirmed by tournament officials, Coco Gauff secured a direct path into the semifinal round.
According to WTA Tennis coverage, the truncated schedule sets the stage for high-stakes weekend tennis in Toronto, where Gauff prepares to face her next opponent in the hunt for the championship trophy.
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