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  "id": 612480,
  "title": "Gauff reaches Toronto semis after Bencic withdraws",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/gauff-reaches-toronto-semis-after-bencic-withdraws",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T23:28:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/gauff-reaches-toronto-semis-after-bencic-withdraws-6313266"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Coco Gauff secured a spot in the Canadian Open semi-finals, advancing without a single point played due to Belinda Bencic's withdrawal from their quarter-final with a hip injury. The 22-year-old American, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, now faces either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina for the Toronto title. Gauff's triumph marks her 16th WTA 1000 semi-final appearance, as she strives for her maiden title following a series of narrow defeats. The past year has seen Gauff fall short in Miami, Rome, and Wimbledon's semi-finals. She has recently incorporated new tactics into her game, and her consistent performance in Toronto, where she hasn't lost a set, underscores her readiness for the U.S. Open.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Swiatek races into Toronto semis as Svitolina battles through",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/swiatek-races-into-toronto-semis-as-svitolina-battles-through",
        "published": "2026-08-11T03:18:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Coco Gauff reaches Toronto semis by walkover due to Belinda Bencic hip injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/coco-gauff-reaches-toronto-semis-by-walkover-due-to-belinda-bencic",
        "published": "2026-08-11T23:37:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}