Iga Swiatek: World No. 1 dominates Coco Gauff to progress to semi-finals of San Diego Open

Iga Swiatek recorded a resounding win over Coco Gauff to progress to the semi-finals of the San Diego Open and take another step towards her eighth singles title of 2022. The world No.1 thrashed the home favourite 6-0 6-3 in a dominant performance that lasted just 65 minutes at the Barnes Tennis Centre. Ad Swiatek, who triumphed at the US Open last month, stretched her perfect record to 4-0 against the world No.

8 to reach a third consecutive semi-final. WTA San DiegoSwiatek beats Qinwen to set up Gauff showdown in San DiegoYESTERDAY AT 09:13 «I was happy I was able to keep my focus. When it's going well, it's really hard to keep focus and play that same level of tennis,» said Swiatek.

«I'm feeling better, every day is a new day to get some experience on these courts. The jet lag is getting better and staying up tonight will help me fight it.» The Pole had a storming start as she recorded her 20th bagel set of the season to kick off proceedings, with Gauff hitting 11 unforced errors. Murray suffers Gijon Open quarter-final defeat Swiatek beats Qinwen to set up Gauff showdown in San Diego Nadal sends first tweet since the birth of his son, thanking fans for all the well wishes Swiatek went on to take the opening two games of the second set and was 30-0 up on Gauff’s serve as her complete control continued.

The American recovered to finally hold serve, but she was broken for a second time later in the set as Swiatek eased into the last four with her 62nd win of the season. She will face world No. 6 Jessica Pegula for a place in the final on Saturday, after the American overcame Madison Keys 6-4 7-5.