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Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff

Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff

Summary

Elena Rybakina won a tough tennis match against Naomi Osaka to reach the Canadian Open semifinals. She will play Coco Gauff, who advanced after her opponent withdrew due to injury.

Key Facts

  • Elena Rybakina lost the first set but won the next two to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4.
  • The match lasted two hours and 33 minutes.
  • Rybakina is the 2022 Wimbledon and 2026 Australian Open champion.
  • Coco Gauff moved to the semifinals without playing because Belinda Bencic pulled out with a hip injury.
  • Gauff is the 2023 US Open champion and has not lost a set in the Canadian Open so far.
  • This will be the first time Rybakina and Gauff meet in the Canadian Open semifinals.
  • Gauff has reached 16 WTA 1000 semifinals in her career and has been improving her game this year.
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