Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff
Gauff reaches Toronto semis by walkover due to Bencic hip injury
Reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan stunned fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set match at the WTA Toronto Masters on Tuesday. The Kazakh player, who trailed 1-0 in the first set, fought back to win 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4, reaching the semi-finals where she will face Gauff. Rybakina, who fired 13 aces and double-faulted in the match, attributed her victory to her strong serve and determination.
She expressed her happiness despite the tough battle, lasting 2 hours and 33 minutes. In their previous meeting at Toronto in 2022, Gauff defeated Rybakina. Rybakina praised Gauff as a fighter and emphasized the importance of bringing her energy and serving well. In the other semi-final, Poland's Iga Swiatek will take on Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.
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