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Gauff Advances: Dominates Li at Cincinnati Open
19 Aug
Summary
- Coco Gauff defeated Ann Li in straight sets to reach the fourth round.
- Elina Svitolina withdrew from the tournament due to an ankle injury.
- Wang Xiyu advanced via walkover and will face Madison Keys.
Coco Gauff, the fourth seed and defending champion, has advanced to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open. She defeated compatriot Ann Li in a match that ended with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (7-3). This win marks Gauff's fourth career victory over Li, bolstering her confidence as the US Open approaches. Gauff awaits the winner between Iva Jovic and Marie Bouzkova in the next stage.
In other news, Elina Svitolina has withdrawn from the tournament due to a right ankle injury. The world No. 9 sustained the injury in Toronto and it was exacerbated during her second-round match. Wang Xiyu will advance to the round of 16 via a walkover and is set to play against Madison Keys. Svitolina expressed her disappointment but aims to recover for the US Open.
