Chuck Darwin on Nostr: This week, Coco Gauff became the youngest player to defeat No.1 and No.2 at a ...
This week, Coco Gauff became the youngest player to defeat No.1 and No.2 at a tournament since Maria Sharapova at the 2006 US Open.
After defeating Jessica Pegula in her opener, Gauff eased past No.2 Iga Swiatek in the group stage before losing to Barbora Krecjikova to finish 2-1 in the Orange Group.
Gauff rebounded by toppling No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, winning 7-6(4), 6-3 to make her second final in her last three tournaments.
https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165535/gauff-vs-zheng-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-final-wta-finals-showdown
After defeating Jessica Pegula in her opener, Gauff eased past No.2 Iga Swiatek in the group stage before losing to Barbora Krecjikova to finish 2-1 in the Orange Group.
Gauff rebounded by toppling No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, winning 7-6(4), 6-3 to make her second final in her last three tournaments.
https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165535/gauff-vs-zheng-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-final-wta-finals-showdown