Coco Gauff faced off against Iga Świątek in a thrilling semifinal encounter at the 2024 French Open.
Coco Gauff results against Iga Świątek at 2024 French Open
Unfortunately for Gauff, Świątek showcased her dominance, winning the match convincingly. The stats tell the story of the match’s one-sided nature:
- Aces: Gauff managed to hit 3 aces compared to Świątek’s 0.
- Double Faults: Gauff struggled with 4 double faults while Świątek had none.
- First Serve Percentage: Gauff had a 51% first serve percentage, significantly lower than Świątek’s 67%.
- Win Percentage on First Serve: Gauff won 69% of her first serve points, but Świątek was not far behind with 64%.
- Win Percentage on Second Serve: Świątek dominated here with 67% compared to Gauff’s 37%.
- Break Points: Świątek converted 4 out of 7 break points, while Gauff only managed 1 out of 4.
- Points Won: Świątek won a total of 72 points, overshadowing Gauff’s 54.
- Games Won: Świątek clinched 12 games, double the 6 won by Gauff.
These statistics showcase Świątek’s superior performance, particularly in crucial moments.
Gauff’s struggle with her first serve and double faults were significant factors in her loss. Despite her efforts, Gauff couldn’t overcome Świątek’s consistency and precision.
Gauff’s recent track record of crashing out
Coco Gauff’s journey through recent tournaments has been a rollercoaster.
Her performance at the 2024 French Open mirrors some of her other challenging exits this year:
- Italian Open: In a dramatic doubles final, Gauff and Erin Routliffe lost against Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. Despite showing moments of brilliance, the pair lost with scores of 3-6, 6-4, and 8-10.
- Madrid Open: In another doubles match, Gauff and countrywoman Taylor Townsend competed fiercely but were ultimately defeated by Laura Siegemund and Barbara Krejčíková in the quarterfinals. The match ended with scores of 4-6 and 4-6.
These results indicate a pattern where Gauff reaches the advanced stages of tournaments but struggles to maintain momentum against top-tier opponents.
Despite this, the young American tennis star is placed second behind Świątek in the latest WTA rankings.