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 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.