Belinda Bencic withdraws from Canadian Open, Coco Gauff advances to semis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:43 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.
- 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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WTA•Aug 12, 2026, 3:06 AMRybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff
WTA•Aug 11, 2026, 10:25 PMAhead of home tournament, Stearns and McNally show pride in Cincinnati- WTA•Aug 11, 2026, 6:32 AMAryna Sabalenka’s ‘Tough Spot’ Involving Elena Rybakina Draws Steve Johnson’s Verdict After Toronto Exit
- WTA•Aug 11, 2026, 3:16 AMShnaider upsets Pegula to book Toronto quarter-final with Swiatek
- WTA•Aug 11, 2026, 12:41 AMBelinda Bencic Sends Message to Alex Eala’s Filipino Fans After Ending Win Streak
- WTA•Aug 10, 2026, 7:28 AM‘I Made Some Mistakes’ – Leylah Fernandez, Alexandra Eala Make Feelings Clear on Canadian Open Exits
