Gauff and Bencic Set for Quarterfinal Showdown in Toronto
Coco Gauff, currently ranked World No. 4, secured her place in the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open in Toronto with a dominant 6-3, 6-1 victory over teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva. This marks Gauff's return to the quarterfinals for the first time in three years, having previously reached this stage three consecutive times from 2021 to 2023.
The win is significant as it brings her total to seven WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz quarterfinals in 2026 and 25 career WTA 1000 quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic, the former champion and No. 12 seed, also advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Alexandra Eala, ending her seven-match winning streak.
Bencic won in straight sets, with a score of 6-4, 6-0, completing the match in 1 hour and 13 minutes. This victory marks Bencic's third quarterfinal appearance in Toronto and her fourth overall, including one in Montreal.
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