Coco Gauff advances to Canadian Open semis, will face Elena Rybakina

Coco Gauff, the world No. 4 and two-time Grand Slam champion, advanced to the semifinals of the Canadian Open in Toronto via walkover after Belinda Bencic withdrew due to a hip injury on Tuesday. Bencic stated she attempted to warm up and take painkillers but was unable to compete, addressing the crowd on court to explain her withdrawal. Gauff, who has not dropped a set in Toronto, will next face Elena Rybakina in the semifinals and is now 4-0 in WTA 1000 quarterfinal matches in 2026.