French Open: Iga Swiatek praised by Chris Evert after victory over Coco Gauff - 'Hasn’t even been tested'

Iga Swiatek «hasn't even been tested in this tournament» yet, believes Chris Evert after watching the world No. 1 beat Coco Gauff to reach the semi-finals of the French Open. In a repeat of last year's final, Swiatek was made to work hard in the first set by Gauff, but the American's challenge faded in the second as Swiatek was relentless in pursuit of victory, sealing it 6-4 6-2.

Ad It took the Pole one step closer to back-to-back Roland-Garros titles, and a possible, much-anticipated final meeting with Aryna Sabalenka, should the No. 1 and 2 seeds come through their respective semi-finals. Roland-Garros'I know Coco didn't mean it!' — Swiatek on getting hit by body shotAN HOUR AGO Watching on during Wednesday's quarter-final was Eurosport's Chris Evert, who praised the Pole for finding her «A-game» when it mattered.

Evert said: «It was [tighter than last year’s final]. The first set was 4-4, 30-30, and I was thinking ‘Wow, this is the highest quality women’s tennis match we’ve seen so far; they’re both playing so well,’, and then Iga just mentally — she’s just stronger. »She challenges Coco to be mentally aware and in the moment, every single point, and Iga can do that, whereas Coco at 19 cannot do that.

«The second set was less tense; Coco made a lot of forehand errors and was mis-hitting a few more balls. It wasn’t the highest quality, but you give credit to Iga, coming out there against a dangerous opponent and found her A-game. 'I’m telling you!' — Confusion as Zverev thinks game is over but serve called out 'Superhuman' Alcaraz can use his speed to beat 'genius' Djokovic – Wilander »She hasn’t even been tested in this tournament.