Coco Gauff Advances to Auckland Classic Final

After a commanding victory over Emma Navarro, Gauff is set to face Elina Svitolina in the final.

Coco Gauff, the defending champion of the Auckland Classic, has advanced to the final after defeating fellow American Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1.
Gauff, who won her first major title at the U.S. Open, has been in compelling form, winning 18 straight sets and nine consecutive matches over two years in Auckland.
In the final, Gauff will face Elina Svitolina, who overcame a lower back issue and rallied from a set down to beat China's Wang Xiyu 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Gauff's victory over Navarro was marked by her aggressive serve and return, and she dominated the match with her powerful ground shots.
This is a significant start to 2024 for Gauff, who has lost only 15 games in four matches so far this year.