Iga Swiatek’s dominant streak against Cori Gauff came to an end as she lost a hard-fought match in the WTA series tournament in Cincinnati. The Polish tennis player fell to Coco Gauff with a final score of 6:7(2), 6:3, 4:6, marking her first defeat against the American in their eighth encounter.
In a match characterized by frequent breaks of serve, both players showcased their competitive spirit. Swiatek secured a 4:2 lead in the first set, only to be met with a swift response from Gauff. After a series of breaks, the set was tied at 5:5, leading to a tie-break where Swiatek struggled with unforced errors, costing her the set.
Swiatek managed to rebound in the second set, breaking Gauff early to secure a 2:1 lead. She added another break towards the end, visibly frustrating her opponent.
The third set saw both players holding their serves until the seventh game when Gauff seized a crucial break point. Despite Swiatek’s efforts, she was unable to recover from the deficit, ultimately losing the match 4:6 in the third set.
🇵🇱 Finał nie dla Igi Świątek. Polka przegrała z Coco Gauff 6:7(2), 6:3, 4:6. Pierwsze zwycięstwo Amerykanki przeciwko Idze. W niedzielę zagra o swój pierwszy tytuł rangi WTA 1000 w singlu.
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🇬🇧 Final not for Iga Świątek. She lost against Coco Gauff 6:7(2), 6:3, 4:6. First win for… pic.twitter.com/Z3A5roQkXX
Iga Swiatek – Coco Gauff 1-2 (6-7, 6-3, 4-6)