Rybakina Tops Osaka at NBO Toronto, Gauff Advances on Walkover After Bencic Withdraws
Rybakina fired 13 aces and won all 18 first-serve points in the final set to reach the Toronto semifinals.
- On Tuesday, world number two Elena Rybakina defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in Toronto, securing her spot in the WTA Toronto Masters semifinals.
- The Kazakh fought back from a set and a break down to overcome the Japanese star in their first tour-level meeting, prevailing 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.
- Rybakina fired 13 aces during the two hours and 33 minutes match. "I was trying to stay close on the score," Rybakina said, citing her serve's importance.
- Fourth-Ranked Coco Gauff advanced to her first Canada semifinal via walkover after Switzerland's Belinda Bencic withdrew due to a hip injury, setting up a clash with Rybakina.
- A Toronto title win would place Rybakina four points behind Aryna Sabalenka in the rankings. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina meet in the other semifinal on Wednesday.
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