Coco Gauff set to face Sara Bejlek in Cincinnati Open semifinal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Coco Gauff, the No. 4 seed, will meet unseeded Sara Bejlek in the Cincinnati Open semifinals. Bejlek reached this stage with a surprising quarterfinal victory over Madison Keys after stunning top seed Aryna Sabalenka earlier in the tournament. This marks Bejlek's first WTA 1000 semifinal, and Gauff has yet to play her. Gauff advanced by defeating Marta Kostyuk in straight sets. Both players are preparing for their match at Mason's Lindner Family Tennis Center.
- •Sara Bejlek is ranked 35th in the WTA standings.
- •Bejlek experienced nerves but adjusted her mindset during her last match.
- •Gauff has never faced Bejlek in a professional match.
- •The semifinal matchup is scheduled to occur today.
- •Bejlek cites Rafael Nadal as a major inspiration in her tennis career.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Unseeded Cincinnati Open semifinalist Sara Bejlek gets Coco Gauff next
"No. 4 seed Coco Gauff awaits unseeded Sara Bejlek in the Cincinnati Open semifinals.
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