
Simona Halep tops Coco Gauff in straight sets to reach semis in Toronto
It's Halep's first Toronto semifinal since 2018.
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.
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