USA win United Cup as Coco Gauff lays down marker against Iga Swiatek

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✍️ Coco Gauff defeats Iga Swiatek in a thrilling match at the United Cup, helping the USA win the tournament for the second time.
👉 Coco Gauff defeats Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 at the United Cup
👉 Gauff's win helps the USA win the tournament for the second time
👉 Taylor Fritz also contributes to the USA's victory
👉 Gauff's forehand has improved significantly since hiring her new coach, Matt Daly

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Gauff defeats world No 2 Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in SydneyFritz clinches title with 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 victory over HurkaczIn her short time as a professional tennis player, even as her career flourished and she established herself as one of the best in the world, Coco Gauff’s great progress was often overshadowed by the match-up she just could not solve. By last June, Gauff had lost 11 of her first 12 matches against Iga Swiatek, an opponent she is likely to play for many more years.What was once a painfully one-sided non-rivalry may have finally turned into one of the best match-ups in professional tennis. On Sunday evening at the United Cup in Sydney, Gauff registered her second consecutive win over Swiatek, toppling the five-time grand slam champion 6-4, 6-4 after two hours of sublime tennis from both champions. Continue reading...
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