Coco Gauff just served up an ace! 🎾 The American sensation took down defending champion Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday, securing her spot in the semi-finals. 🙌
Gauff flipped the script on Swiatek, who she had only beaten once in their previous 12 matches. This time, she dominated with a straight-sets victory, 6-3, 6-4, marking her second win in the round-robin stage. 🔥
Swiatek, the Polish powerhouse, was in a tight race with Aryna Sabalenka for the year-end No.1 ranking. She needed a win over Gauff to keep her hopes alive, but Gauff's stunning performance dashed those dreams. 💔
With Swiatek out of the running, Sabalenka secures the top spot to end the year. 🎉 Meanwhile, Gauff continues to shine, proving she's a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. 🌟
Stay tuned as the WTA Finals heat up! 🔥 Who else is excited to see what Gauff does next? 🧐
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Gauff beats Swiatek at WTA Finals, Sabalenka earns year-end No.1
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