ROME: At the Rome Open, Iga Swiatek continued her remarkable streak, notching her 11th consecutive victory on clay by defeating Coco Gauff in the semifinals with a score of 6-4, 6-3. This win propels her closer to matching Serena Williams’ historic Madrid-Rome clay trophy double from 11 years ago.
Swiatek, who is currently the world No. 1, dominated her opponent, showcasing her prowess with 26 winners and breaking serve four times. Despite her impending final match, Swiatek remains focused on the present, emphasizing her commitment to taking each day as it comes rather than getting caught up in the allure of records.
Meanwhile, on the men’s side, American Tommy Paul secured a semifinal berth with a hard-fought victory over Hubert Hurkacz, setting up a showdown with Nicolas Jarry after the Chilean’s surprising win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
