The WTA Finals They have already determined their semifinals for this 2024 edition. Barbora Krejcikova was defeated Coco Gauff on the last day of the group stage and in this way joins the American in the semifinals where Iga Swiatek is left behind.
Through 7-5 and 6-4 The Czech defeated the American in the last match of the group stage, with second place in the quartet at stake. With Gauff already qualified, Krejcikova had to win to join him in the semifinals. A victory for Coco, however, eliminated his rival and put Swiatek in the semifinals. Gauff needed to win a set to top the group, but failed to do so and advanced to second.
A completely outmatched Gauff had no choice, included a very leisurely right throughout the game. Krejcikova dictated the pace of play at all times from the back of the court, sharp and looking for direction with his forehand and backhand. This caused a lot of problems for Gauff, who had 31 unforced errors throughout the match.
The American trailed in the first set, with a break halfway through the set. However, she let go of the rest with a serve from Krejcikova to close out the first set, although it did her little good. The Czech responded immediately to the others and He tied the first round 7-5.
Krejcikova saved two break points at the start of the second set, with both forced serves in a match of quick exchanges and several errors. It was up to the ninth game of the set, where Krejcikova achieved the coup de effect of the match in the break which put him on the threshold of victory. The Czech saved two break chances in the previous game to seal his passage to the semifinals with 6-4.
In this way, Krejcikova topped the group and will be Qinwen Zheng’s rival in the penultimate round of the tournament. In its part, Gauffsecond, number 1 will be dealt with Aryna Sabalenka in search of another ticket for the final. Iga Swiatek was dropped and Daria Kasatkina entered the final day to replace Jessica Pegula, although there were no options going forward.
Source: La Verdad
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