Coco Gauff controls match against Marta Kostyuk at Cincinnati Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Coco Gauff and Marta Kostyuk faced off in a quarterfinal at the Cincinnati Open on August 21. Gauff showcased a dominant performance, winning the first set 6-2 and maintaining her momentum to take the second set 6-2. Kostyuk struggled throughout the match, expressing her frustration by hurling her racket onto the court. Following the match, Gauff praised Kostyuk's abilities and sportsmanship. Gauff will now advance to the semifinals against Sára Bejlek, who defeated Madison Keys in her quarterfinal match.
- •Gauff won 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals.
- •Kostyuk made a difficult start with multiple double faults.
- •Gauff praised Kostyuk as a formidable opponent.
- •Gauff will face Sára Bejlek in the semifinals.
- •Kostyuk prepares for the upcoming US Open starting August 30.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Marta Kostyuk Hurls Her Racket in Frustration As Coco Gauff Dominates Cincinnati Open Showdown
"Marta Kostyuk and Coco Gauff battled it out in a blockbuster quarterfinal showdown at the Cincinnati Open. With the American producing a dominant performance, Kostyuk engaged in an amusing conversation with her coach before her frustration boiled over during the contest.
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