Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff triumph in contrasting wins at WTA Finals
Posted : 31 October 2023
In Cancun, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff both secured victories to kick off their WTA Finals campaigns. Swiatek, ranked No. 2 in the world, had a challenging start, falling behind 5-2 in the first set before rallying to win the set in a tie-break and then dominating the second set with a 7-6(3) 6-0 victory.
In the same group, Gauff had a much easier time, defeating Ons Jabeur with a lopsided score of 6-0 6-1. Their next challenge will be facing each other in the upcoming match.
Day two of the WTA Finals in Cancun featured contrasting wins for Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Swiatek, after initially trailing 5-2 and two breaks down to Marketa Vondrousova, fought back to win the opening set in a tie-break.
She displayed impressive play, including a remarkable backhand winner that turned the tide in her favor. Swiatek's momentum continued in the second set, leading to her victory.
On the other hand, Coco Gauff delivered a dominant performance against Ons Jabeur, winning 6-0 6-1. It marked Gauff's first win at the WTA Finals, and she accomplished it swiftly, achieving a 3-0 lead in the first set within seven minutes.
With this victory, Gauff reached her 50th win of the season, a remarkable feat for a teenager. The next challenge for Swiatek and Gauff is a matchup against each other, adding excitement to their 10th career meeting.
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