- Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player, defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the French Open semifinals, extending her winning streak at Roland Garros to 20 matches.
- Swiatek has now won 11 out of 12 matches against Gauff, including three consecutive years at the French Open.
- Gauff struggled with her forehand and appeared nervous throughout the match, committing 39 unforced errors and displaying negative body language.
- Swiatek stuck to her strategy and didn’t overthink her shots, which helped her secure the victory.
Newsypeople- Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open 2024 final after defeating Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva respectively in the semi-finals.
This marks Swiatek’s third consecutive French Open final appearance, and she is eyeing a fifth Grand Slam title and a fourth win in five years in Paris.
Paolini, on the other hand, is making her first-ever Grand Slam final appearance, having defeated Andreeva in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1.
The 28-year-old Italian has been impressive in her run, overcoming challenges to advance beyond the second round of major tournaments this season. She can match compatriot Francesca Schiavone’s feat of winning the French Open by defeating Swiatek in the final.
Swiatek secured her place in the final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Gauff, who was visibly emotional after an argument with the umpire over a contentious line call decision.
Iga Swiatek is into her THIRD consecutive Roland Garros final.
— Relevant Tennis (@RelevantTennis) June 6, 2024
The world no. 1 defeated Gauff in straights and will try to win her fourth title at the French Open after 2020, 2022, and 2023. pic.twitter.com/85IopQXkB7
Gauff made 39 unforced errors in the match, which proved decisive, as Swiatek extended her career record against Gauff to 11 wins in 12 contests. The world No. 1 has now ended Gauff’s run in Paris for three years running, including in the 2022 final and last year’s quarters.
Paolini, meanwhile, was dominant against Andreeva, using her booming forehand to devastating effect. She broke early in the first set and held resolutely at 5-2, then secured the double-break advantage at 4-1 in the second set.
Andreeva, the youngest slam semi-finalist since Martina Hingis at the US Open in 1997, failed to make the most of her opportunities, racking up too many unforced errors.
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between the top seed and the unexpected contender. Paolini’s impressive performance marks a significant milestone in her career, and she will be looking to make the most of her first-ever Grand Slam final appearance.
Swiatek, meanwhile, will be seeking to become the first woman to triumph three times in a row at Roland Garros since Justine Henin from 2007-09. The final is expected to be a closely contested match, with both players bringing unique strengths to the table.
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