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Gauff, Sabalenka advance in Toronto, Osaka loses

The National Bank Open in Toronto showcased a thrilling day of tennis on Thursday, as top two seeds Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round, while Naomi Osaka suffered an early exit.

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff overcomes a tough test

Top seed Coco Gauff began her North American summer campaign with a hard-fought win over China’s Wang Yafan, securing a 6-4 6-4 victory in the second round. Despite what the scoreline suggests, Gauff faced a stiff challenge from world No. 72 Wang, who had already claimed a significant victory over former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the previous round.