Simona Halep tops Coco Gauff in straight sets to reach semis in Toronto
It's Halep's first Toronto semifinal since 2018.
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Coco Gauff is into the fourth round at The All England Club, matching her debut run at Wimbledon in 2019.
The 17-year-old American defeated Kaja Juvan 6-3, 6-3 on Centre Court, playing her way into the second week of the Grand Slam.
Gauff will next face 2018 Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber on Monday.
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It's Halep's first Toronto semifinal since 2018.
Williams is expected to retire after the U.S. Open.
Williams thanked the fans after the match.
Williams' career has spanned decades.