Belinda Bencic withdraws from Canadian Open, Coco Gauff advances to semis
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Belinda Bencic withdrew from her quarterfinal match against Coco Gauff at the Canadian Open on August 11, 2026, due to a hip injury. Bencic addressed the crowd in Toronto, apologizing for missing the highly anticipated match and explaining her physical struggles throughout the tournament. This withdrawal allowed Gauff to advance to the semifinals without playing. Bencic expressed hope to recover in time for her next event at the Cincinnati Open, where she has a first-round bye and will start on August 15, 2026. Gauff is set to face No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina in the semifinals.
- •Bencic cited ongoing hip issues as the reason for her withdrawal.
- •She reached the quarterfinals after defeating notable players including Sloane Stephens.
- •Bencic addressed the crowd, expressing disappointment and gratitude for their support.
- •Coco Gauff now prepares to face Elena Rybakina in the semifinals.
- •Bencic hopes to return at the Cincinnati Open starting on August 15.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Belinda Bencic Issues Public Apology After Last-Minute Withdrawal From Coco Gauff Clash
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Disappointed’ Belinda Bencic Issues Apology After Her Withdrawal Sends Coco Gauff Into Toronto Semifinals
"Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the Canadian Open without winning her quarterfinal clash, as Belinda Bencic was forced to withdraw from the tournament before their highly anticipated showdown. Despite being unable to compete, Bencic still came out to address the Toronto crowd and explain her decision to pull out.
"The crowd at the Centre Court in Toronto certainly didn’t get their money’s worth due to Belinda Bencic‘s untimely withdrawal from the quarterfinals. She was scheduled to face Coco Gauff on Tuesday, but was forced to pull out due to a hip injury, bringing her Canadian Open campaign to an abrupt end.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:23 AMBelinda Bencic Issues Public Apology After Last-Minute Withdrawal From Coco Gauff Clash
The crowd at the Centre Court in Toronto certainly didn’t get their money’s worth due to Belinda Bencic‘s untimely withdrawal from the quarterfinals. She was scheduled to face Coco Gauff on Tuesday, but was forced to pull out due to a hip injury, bringing her Canadian Open campaign to an abrupt end.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:43 AM‘Disappointed’ Belinda Bencic Issues Apology After Her Withdrawal Sends Coco Gauff Into Toronto Semifinals
Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the Canadian Open without winning her quarterfinal clash, as Belinda Bencic was forced to withdraw from the tournament before their highly anticipated showdown. Despite being unable to compete, Bencic still came out to address the Toronto crowd and explain her decision to pull out.
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