Coco Gauff advances to round of 16 at National Bank Open in Toronto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Coco Gauff achieved a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Maria Sakkari to move into the round of 16 at the National Bank Open in Toronto on August 8, 2026. Gauff initially dominated the match but faced a challenge in the second set as Sakkari narrowed the gap from 5-1 to 5-4. Gauff ultimately secured the win after converting a match point, marking her fourth consecutive victory over Sakkari. She will next compete against Alina Korneeva in the tournament.
- •Gauff won 6-1, 6-4 against Sakkari in Toronto.
- •She led 5-1 in the second set before a Sakkari comeback.
- •Gauff held off Sakkari to close the match in 1 hour and 16 minutes.
- •This win is Gauff's fourth straight over Sakkari.
- •Gauff will face Alina Korneeva next in the tournament.
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff overcomes Maria Sakkari surge to progress in Toronto
"Coco Gauff overcame a late surge from Maria Sakkari to advance to the round of 16 at the National Bank Open in Toronto, beating the Greek national 6-1, 6-4. The win marks Gauff’s fourth straight victory over Sakkari, as she closed out the match in 1 hour and 16 minutes.
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