The fight was stopped at the score 3: 1 in the first set in favor of Andreescu. According to WTA Insider, the cause was a back injury in Serena Williams.
Realizing that she could not continue the fight, the 37-year-old American burst into tears. Her 19-year-old rival approached the titled rival and hugged her.
Earlier it was reported that Kudermetova beat Puig and entered the main draw of the WTA tournament in Cincinnati.