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Bejlek upsets Keys to set up semi-final against Gauff at Cincinnati Open

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:03 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Bejlek upsets Keys to set up semi-final against Gauff at Cincinnati Open
Summary

Sara Bejlek defeated Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open on August 22, 2026, reaching her first WTA 1000 semi-final. Bejlek, unseeded and ranked 35th in the world, made a comeback after trailing in the match. She previously defeated major champions Aryna Sabalenka and Barbora Krejcikova in earlier rounds. Coco Gauff progressed to the semi-finals by defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2, marking her third consecutive semi-final appearance. The US Open is set to start on August 30.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bejlek seeks her second WTA title after winning the Abu Dhabi Open.
  • •She was down a set and 3-1 in the second before winning.
  • •Gauff reached the semis by defeating Kostyuk in straight sets.
  • •Bejlek will face Gauff in the semi-final match.
  • •The US Open begins on August 30.
Latest Updates
  • 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Bejlek continues stunning run to set up Gauff semi
  • 10:03 AMBBC Sport — Bejlek continues stunning run to set up Gauff semi
What they're saying
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Czech Sara Bejlek continued her stunning run at the Cincinnati Open as she upset American Madison Keys to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final where she will face fourth seed Coco Gauff.

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Czech Sara Bejlek continued her stunning run at the Cincinnati Open as she upset American Madison Keys to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final where she will face fourth seed Coco Gauff.

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