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Coco Gauff advances to WTA Finals Semifinals with a win over Swiatek

The American, 2023 US Open champion, began her tournament campaign by defeating her compatriot Jessica Pegula (6th) 6-3, 6-2, showcasing her impressive level on the hard courts of Saudi Arabia.

Por: Rubén Carrillo November 6, 2024

Coco Gauff advances to WTA Finals Semifinals with a win over Swiatek / Photo via WTA FInals

Coco Gauff (3rd) managed to reverse her unfavorable record against Iga Swiatek (2nd) this Tuesday in the Orange Group of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating her in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, and securing her place in the semifinals.

With this victory, Gauff surprised Swiatek, who had previously beaten her in 11 of their 12 prior encounters, placing herself once again among the top four in the event for the second consecutive year.

At 20 years and 237 days, the Delray Beach, Florida, native became the youngest American to reach consecutive semifinals at this prestigious tournament since Tracy Austin achieved it in 1979-80.

Although Gauff delivered a solid performance, her Achilles’ heel remained her serve, recording a total of 11 double faults throughout the match.

The American, holder of eight titles, two of them in the current season, made history by becoming the first player under 21 to win her first two round-robin matches at the WTA Finals since 2007, when Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova also shone at the tournament in Madrid, Spain.

To complete the group stage with a perfect score, Gauff will face Czech player Barbora Krejcikova (11th) in the next round.

Krejcikova lost her first match to Swiatek 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 but stayed in the running by defeating Pegula 6-3, 6-3, keeping her chances alive to advance to the next round.

The WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) is the governing body of professional women’s tennis worldwide.

Founded in 1973 by American tennis legend Billie Jean King, the WTA aims to promote gender equality in sports and provide opportunities for female tennis players to compete globally.

The WTA circuit features numerous tournaments held throughout the year, with the WTA Finals standing out as one of the most prestigious events, exclusively hosting the top-ranked players.

The WTA Finals are held annually, bringing together the eight best players of the season in a unique competition that offers significant ranking points and a substantial prize pool. This round-robin format showcases high-level matchups, as it pits the season’s top-performing players against one another.

Additionally, this event is crucial for players’ careers, as winning the title not only brings great prestige but often impacts their ranking for the following season.

The WTA continues to evolve, striving to expand the reach of women’s tennis and promoting the professionalization and visibility of female athletes, thus strengthening its global presence.

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