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Coco girl on facebook6/14/2023 ![]() As she has done to all manner of opponents in 2022, Swiatek took away any and all zones of comfort for Gauff, who found herself reacting as opposed to controlling any portion of the match. When Gauff tried to pressure Swiatek by coming into the net, the Pole passed her comfortably and regularly. Gauff hit 11 unforced errors on that side in the opening set. In their third meeting of the season and second on hard court, Swiatek's heavy forehand methodically broke down Gauff's shakier forehand. But the biggest difference in their games at the moment is offense, the area where Swiatek has improved the most in 2022. Swiatek's offense proves the difference: Swiatek and Gauff are able to go toe-to-toe when it comes to court speed, court coverage, and defense. Three thoughts on Swiatek's clinical victory: Into her third consecutive semifinal, Swiatek will face World No.6 Jessica Pegula in Saturday's semifinal. ![]() The victory extended Swiatek's undefeated record against Gauff to 4-0 and improved her record against Top 10 opposition to 11-1 this season. ![]() World No.1 Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals of the San Diego Open after a dominant 6-0, 6-3 win over No.8 Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals.
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