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Coco Gauff Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach First Madrid Open Final

Gauff secures her first clay-court win over Swiatek with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory, ending Swiatek’s title defense and advancing to the championship match.

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Overview

  • Coco Gauff defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the Madrid Open semi-finals, marking her first victory over Swiatek on clay in their 15-match rivalry.
  • Gauff dominated the match in just 64 minutes, breaking Swiatek's serve five times and committing only four unforced errors.
  • Swiatek, a four-time French Open champion and clay-court specialist, struggled with movement and form, extending her streak of not reaching a final since June 2024.
  • Gauff, now on a three-match winning streak against Swiatek, advances to her first WTA 1000 clay final, where she will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Elina Svitolina.
  • The loss highlights Swiatek's ongoing challenges this season, as she cited difficulties with movement and consistency throughout the tournament.