Watching the first set of the second semi-final Roland Garros, fans Iga Świątek, who advanced to the finals in a big way, defeating Daria Kasatkina (20th WTA) 6: 2, 6: 1, could rub their hands. Because he was at a weak level, unworthy of this phase of the tournament. After just three games, the players had seventeen mistakes and only one! winner.
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Lots of mistakes in the first set
After that, the picture of the game in that game did not change. The players were far more wrong than they had ending strokes. There were also a series of five breaches in a row. Gauff took hold of her nerves faster. From the state of 3: 3 she won four games in a row. Despite the victory in the first set, the American certainly could not be satisfied with her game. She had only six winners and sixteen unforced errors (rival 6 and 25, respectively).
Before the start of the second game, the Italian asked for a medical break because she was complaining about pain in her leg. She went back to the court and took it walk.
Unfortunately for Trevisan, Gauff played much better in the second set. From 1: 1, she won five games in a row, breaking the Italian twice. The key was the fourth gem, which lasted nearly a quarter of an hour. In this set, Gauff had only five unforced errors and her rival fourteen.
– I’m in shock. I don’t know how to react after this win and I’m speechless. Thanks to everyone for cheering. In the morning I was nervous, but then it was ok and during the meeting I was also able to control myself. When you play with an opponent like Trevisan, you have to be very patient and I did it – said Gauff after the game.
Alex Corretja asked the American about the final match with Iga Świątek. – First of all, I will be happy to play in it, no matter what happens. I know my parents will be so proud of me. There is a lot going on in the world right now, especially in the US, and it will just be another regular tennis match, ‘added Gauff.
For the American, it is the second Grand Slam tournament final in her career. She was a year ago in US Openbut in doubles.
Gauff is the youngest American Roland Garros finalist since 1991 and Monika Seles and the youngest in a world tour since 2001 (Belgian Kim Clijsters). In addition, since 2000, the American is the third youngest finalist of the Grand Slam tournament. Only the Russian Maria Szarapowa and Clijsters were older.
The final match: Świątek – Gauff will take place in sobotê. Live coverage on Sport.pl and in the Sport.pl Live application.
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