The American Coco Gauff China won on Tuesday Qinwen Zhengwhom he defeated in two sets, 7-6 (4) and 6-1 to seal his place in the semifinals of WTA 1,000 on Roman soil where Polish will be measured Iga Swiatek.
There will be a confrontation in style at Italic Forum. Unlike the men’s team, in the women’s team three big favorites are in contention, and two of them, Swiatek and Gauff, will fight for a place in the grand final of the Italian clay court tournament.
Both got through to the quarterfinals without any major complications, especially the Polish woman, who destroyed the American. Madison Keys.
Gauff had to fight a little more, especially in the first set where seventh seed Zheng fought off attacks and managed to save a set point to extend it to the tiebreaker, where he sent number 3.
After the first round, the second was a walk for Gauff, who was very demanding of the Spanish rider. Paula Badosa in the round of 16 but more than enough in the quarterfinals, securing their ticket to the semifinal with a resounding 6-1 where they showed their candidacy.
In the semis, Gauff will face the big favorite: Swiatek in a huge rivalry.
Source: La Verdad
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