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Coco Gauff reaches Toronto semifinals as Belinda Bencic withdraws
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Coco Gauff, who is seeded fourth, moved forward in the competition.
A tennis player has advanced in a tournament due to an opponent's injury. Coco Gauff, who is seeded fourth, moved forward in the competition.
This development occurred at the National Bank Open, which is taking place in Toronto. The opponent, Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, was forced to withdraw from the tournament.
Bencic's withdrawal was caused by a hip injury, allowing Gauff to advance to the semifinals. For more information on this event, readers can refer to the original source, the Galveston County Daily News.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Galveston County Daily News ·
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