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Hip Injury Forces Bencic Out of Toronto Tournament
12 Aug
Summary
- Belinda Bencic withdrew from the National Bank Open due to a hip injury.
- Coco Gauff advanced to the semifinals via walkover as a result.
- The tournament's semifinal matches are scheduled for Wednesday.
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic has officially withdrawn from the National Bank Open tennis tournament, citing a hip injury. Organizers confirmed her departure on Tuesday, just before her scheduled quarterfinal match against American Coco Gauff at Sobeys Stadium.
As a result of Bencic's withdrawal, the fourth-seeded Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals through a walkover. This development sets the stage for the next round of matches.
Other notable quarterfinal matches include Japan's Naomi Osaka against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and Iga Swiatek of Poland have already secured their spots in the semifinals.
The semifinal matches are slated for Wednesday, with the championship final scheduled for Thursday. Bencic, the 2015 champion here, had previously defeated Alexandra Eala and was observed with substantial taping on her left thigh during her quarterfinal progression.
